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Podophthalmus vigil (Fabricius, 1798) Periscope crab |
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| Family: | Portunidae (swimming crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 77 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from the Red Sea, to Thailand and Philippines to Hawaii and French Polynesia, north to Japan and south to Tanzania, Madagascar and Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Only species of Podophthalmus with commercial value. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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