| Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
| 17 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 310 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: from the Red Sea to China and Australia. |
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Carapace densely covered with very short pubescence which is absent on several distinct transverse granulated ridges in anterior half. Color: orangish red overall, with ridges on carapace and legs dark and reddish brown. |
| Maximum depth from Ref. 801. Contributes to fisheries in India and Australia (Ref. 106287). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| poisonous to eat |
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