| Family: |
Porcellanidae (porcelain crabs) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
East Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Abundant in intertidal mussel beds. Filter-feeders as adults (Also Ref. 128984). Pelagic larvae develop as two carnivorous zoeal stages and one filter-feeding megalops stage (Ref. 127557). Nocturnally active. More tolerant of sand and muddy water than other congeners (Ref. 128984). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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