Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
150mm

The large swimming crab Portunus pelagicus was observed at several muck sites at night. The first four photos below show a mating pair.

Examining a burrowing echinoid, then tearing it up for dinner.

Partly buried.

Created 3 October 2021

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