Family: |
Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 300 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. Introduced in the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in the littoral and sublittoral zone as well as in deep waters, of 100 m or more (Ref. 77016). Mainly seen on soft bottoms (Ref. 106287). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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