Gazami Crab
Portunus trituberculatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 15.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A swimming crab of sandy and muddy bottoms down to about 100 metres, it has flattened paddle shaped back legs that let it dart and even swim through the water. It hunts bivalves, smaller crustaceans, fish and squid, and is a prized food crab across much of Asia.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Portunidae › Portunus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1061762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gazami Crab live?
- The Gazami Crab (Portunus trituberculatus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Gazami Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Gazami Crab is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gazami Crab get?
- The Gazami Crab grows to about 15.9 cm.