Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber)
Facts
| Also known as: | Velvet swimmer crab, Devil crab and witch crab |
|---|---|
| Previously known as: | Macropipus puber |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Crustacea |
| Order | Decapoda |
| Family | Portunidae |
| Genus | Necora (1) |
| Size |
Width of carapace: up to 90 mm (2) |
 | Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator. |
Status
Not threatened (3).
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