BIOTIC Species Information for Liocarcinus marmoreus
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameLiocarcinus marmoreus Common nameMarbled swimming crab
MCS Code Recent Synonyms

PhylumArthropoda Subphylum
Superclass ClassMalacostraca
Subclass OrderDecapoda
Suborder FamilyPortunidae
GenusLiocarcinus Speciesmarmoreus
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding methodPredator
Scavenger
Mobility/MovementSwimmer
Crawler
Burrower
Environmental position
Typical food types Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Julie Bremner, unpub data,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range0 - 200 m
MigratoryInsufficient info.   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, NBN, 2002, JNCC, 1999, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Julie Bremner, unpub data,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Julie Bremner, unpub data,
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