Factors influencing the rate of cannibalism in juvenile blue-swimmer crabs Portunus
pelagicus were investigated under controlled conditions using time-lapse video recordings …

The proximate composition and mineral contents of blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) and
swim crab (Portunus pelagicus), caught off the Gulf of Antalya, were investigated. The aim of …

The sex ratio, size distribution and seasonal abundance of blue swimming crab, Portunus
pelagicus was studied for one year along the Persian Gulf coasts, Iran. Sex ratio during a …

The rhizocephalan Sacculina granifera had a marked effect on the gonad development and
growth of its host Portunus pelagicus (L.). Crabs were frequently castrated by the parasite …

Portunus pelagicus (blue swimmer crab) is widely distributed and fished throughout the indo-
west Pacific, but little is known of its biology and ecology in southeast Australia. In this study …

The crab production in Bardawil lagoon started with the beginning of 1986. It expanded
rapidly since 1995 with the increase of crab abundance in the lagoon. The crab catch …

Portunus segnis (Forskål, 1775) is the representative species of the Portunus pelagicus
(Linnaeus, 1758) complex described as inhabiting the Arabian Gulf. It represents one of the …

The blue swimming crab, Portunus segnis (Forskål, 1775), formerly known as P. pelagicus
(Linnaeus, 1758) has become a major fishery resource in the Gulf. Yet, there are no regional …

Gastric mills of 2,619 specimens of portunid crabs (Portunus pelagicus, P. sanguinolentus
andCharybdis feriatus) in Tolo Harbour, Hong Kongwere examined. Of these, 1,498 …

The objective of the present study was to determine chemical composition of carapace meat
of male and female mature blue swimmer crabs, Portunus pelagicus, caught in the Mersin …