| Calappidae (box crabs) |
| 5 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Southeast Asia to Fiji and New Hebrides. |
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Carapace rounded, with 2 long, well-developed lateral spines; anterolateral margins gently serrated. Outer surface of palm with low but distinct oblique ridge. Color: yellowish ground color with numerous fine black spots and several larger ones on carapace; legs and chelae bright yellow. |
| Caught by local communities in nets, by hand or beach seines. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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