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Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Portunidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Crustacean, Crab and Prawn) |
| Common Name: | Flower Crab |
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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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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Not Evaluated (NE) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References | Tan, R. & Yeo, A. 2003. Chek Jawa guidebook. Singapore: Simply Green. 219pp Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. |
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