Portunus sanguinolentus | Three-spot Swimming Crab Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved DECAPODA moth specimen This is a unique entomology

This is a unique entomology specimen

expertly dry-preserved and presented in a dramatic spread-leg display pose

overlapping curves that showcase the extraordinary length and flexibility of the ophidian spine to dramatic effect

sexual dimorphism

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Portunus sanguinolentus | Three-spot Swimming Crab Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved DECAPODA moth specimen This is a unique entomologyPortunus sanguinolentus Three spot Swimming Crab Origin: Indo Pacific Instantly recognisable by the three vivid crimson spots adorning its posterior carapace, Portunus sanguinolentus is one of the most visually striking members of the Portunidae family. A wide ranging swimmer of the Indo Pacific coastal waters, this species combines bold colouration with an elegant, laterally flattened form making it a compelling centrepiece in any natural history or