Petrolisthes elongatus
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P. elongatus
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| Petrolisthes elongatus (H. Milne-Edwards, 1837)[1]
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Porcellana elongata H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 |
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Petrolisthes elongatus, known as the New Zealand half crab,[2] elongated porcelain crab or half crab,[3] is a species of porcelain crab native to New Zealand.
Distribution
P. elongatus is native to New Zealand but has also been introduced to Tasmania and Victoria, Australia.[3]
Description
Its carapace width is up to 18 mm (0.71 in).[2]
References
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