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Portunus pelagicus
Family Name: | Portunidae |
Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Crustacean, Crab and Prawn) |
Common Name: | Flower Crab |
Name
Description
Description | Body width up to about 20cm. Body is fan-shaped with teeth at the sides. An excellent swimmer due to its last pair of legs which are paddle-shaped. Has long pincers with sharp spines. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
Ecological Notes | Found buried in sand or mud, sometimes hiding among seagrass. |
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Habitats | Mudflats, Sandy Shore, Marine |
Distribution | Common in seagrass lagoon but can also be found in the sand and mud. |
Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
Status
Conservation Status | Common |
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References
References | Tan, R. & Yeo, A. 2003. Chek Jawa guidebook. Singapore: Simply Green. 219pp |
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