Portunus hastatus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 60 Meters.
- Common species.
- Hides in the sand.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 6 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be painful
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest