Nectocarcinus integrifrons, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Nectocarcinus integrifrons, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Bottom-dwelling species with flattened hind limbs, a purple-brown front half of the carapace and light brown rear, and by the smooth front margin between the eyes. It feeds mainly on plant material. Portunid crabs often pair together before mating and may remain in this position for several days.
Information
Max Size: 8 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 11.4-21.2°C
Depth: 0-20m
Habitat: Seagrass
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Frequent (10% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
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