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Polybius henslowii Leach, 1820 Henslow's swimming crab |
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| Family: | Portunidae (swimming crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.4 cm CL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean: from North Sea, Norway down to Morocco, east to Balearic Islands, Mediterranean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 105043. Benthic species with pelagic phases (Ref. 4225). Benthopelagic (Ref. 105043). This is a swimmer, carnivorous species (Ref. 96498). Enters coastal waters in loose shoals close to the sea surface (Ref. 4225). Opportunistic carnivore. Reported to exhibit cannibalism. Has a mixed diet of pelagic, benthic infauna and epibenthic animals (Ref. 105043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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