Petrolisthes boscii (Audouin, 1826)
photo by Modi, Shuanak

Family:  Porcellanidae (porcelain crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rocky pools under stones as well as in sand near low water mark (Ref. 83394). Intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 106854). Reported from Hong Kong to be found in a marine cave (Ref. 79729).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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