Portunus

Portunus

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Portunus: /ˈpɔr.tu.nus/

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Images

Portunus sayi 310774610 by er-birds. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Portunus sayi 407425890 by Carlos Lozano-Flores. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Portunus sayi 310774657 by er-birds. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Portunus sayi 355555611 by Susan Aide. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Portunus sayi 304496442 by Pauline Walsh Jacobson. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Portunus sayi 430836144 by harrier. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Portunus is a genus of crabs that includes economically significant species and has a rich fossil record.

Distribution

Fossils found in sediment from Europe, United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Australia.

Economic Impact

Includes several important species for fisheries, such as the blue swimming crab and the Gazami crab.

Similar Taxa

  • blue swimming crab
  • Gazami crab
  • three-spotted crab

Tags

  • Portunus
  • crabs
  • fisheries
  • Portunidae