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Updated 8/31/2014
Family Portunidae
HAWAII
Portunus longispinosus
Punalu'u, Oahu, 3 feet
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Makapu'u, Oahu, 2 feet |
Kahalu'u, Hawai'i, 3 feet
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Moku o Loe, Oahu, 1 foot |
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LONG-SPINED SWIMMING CRAB
Common in sandy rubble in shallow water. Carapace rounded with
very long spines that point slightly rearward, anterolateral border with
6-7 large/small teeth. Attains carapace width
of 1 inch. Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific. |
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