Flower crab
A species of Portunus, Also known as Blue swimmer crab, Sand crab Scientific name : Portunus armatus Genus : Portunus
Flower crab, A species of Portunus
Also known as:
Blue swimmer crab, Sand crab
Botanical name: Portunus armatus
Genus: Portunus
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Description
The males are bright blue in color with white spots and with characteristically long chelipeds, while the females have a duller green/brown, with a more rounded carapace. The carapace can be up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) wide.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Swimming crabs Genus
Portunus Species
Flower crab