Liocarcinus vernalis (Risso, 1827)
Smooth swimcrab
Liocarcinus vernalis
photo by Fenwick, David

Family:  Polybiidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific, Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean: New Caledonia, Italy and Portugal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits fine well sorted sand (Ref. 2780).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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