Panopeus rugosus
Size
Carapace to 4cm long.
Description:
Five lateral teeth on carapace (shell) [as per all Panopeus spp]. Second lateral tooth much larger than first. Last 3 teeth very pinted. Dark colour of immoveable finger does not continue onto the palm. Carapace and walking legs hairy. Outer surface of palm with 3 longitudinal ridges and fingers deeply grooved. Fingers black with white tips.
Ecology
Under rock rubble and in artificial rock pilings/ seawalls. Presumed to be omnivorous.
Ecological Descriptors |
Habitat |
Size (cm) |
Diet |
Behaviour |
Sex |
R |
4 (long) |
Omn (?) |
I |
F |
Rough Mud Crab
Rough Mud Crab
Rough Mud Crab
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428
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