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Name:
Common name:
Podophthalmus vigil → Long-eyed swimming crab, Sentinel crab
Synonym:
Podophthalmus vigil → Portunus vigil, (Fabricius, 1798)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Portunidae → Podophthalmus → vigil → Podophthalmus vigil → Fabricius, 1798
Protection status:
Location:
Dalaguete, Cebu / Philippines
Size of the specimen:
Weight:
Common throughout the Indo-Pacific, the telescopic-eyed crab is available for consumption in almost every coastal market. Striking are the eponymous extremely long stalk eyes, which allow the animal a comprehensive all-round view.
Please note:
The storage and shipping of this object in plastic foil may lead to the development of a typical odor. Please keep the product unpackaged in a dry and well-ventilated place for a few days and the odor will be reduced during this period.
Blemish on the object. (The tip of one foot is missing!)
