| Portunidae (swimming crabs) |
| 12 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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Surface of carapace smooth, sometimes with low pubescence; ridges distinct; front with 6 lobes, median 4 lobes truncate, lateral 2 lobes rounded. Color: usually bright red overall, but sometimes green, or with a mixture of red and green. Easily distinguished by its spinose palm and the bright red coloration. |
| Also caught by nets. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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