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Thalamita spinimana
| Family Name: | Portunidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Crustacean, Crab and Prawn) |
| Common Name: | Red Swimming Crab |
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Description
| Description | Distinctive orange in colour. Last pair of legs flattened into paddle-like structures. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Swimming crabs are predators that hunt fishes. They are active at night. Body is streamlined for moving through water quickly. Their last pair of legs have been flattened into paddle-like structures. Can be found at Chek Jawa. |
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| Habitats | Coral Reef, Marine, Sandy Shore |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin, Pulau Pawai |
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References
| References | Tan, L.W.H. & Ng, P.K.L. 1988. A guide to seashore life. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 159pp Tan, R. & Yeo, A. 2003. Chek Jawa guidebook. Singapore: Simply Green. 219pp |
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