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Scientific name
Portunus pelagicus; Portunus trituberculatus
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Indonesia
Philippines (Western Central Pacific)
Thailand
Production method
Wild-caught
Pots (traps)
IUCN status
Not evaluated
Stock status
Based on the biological and historical characteristics, this species appears to be resilient to fishing pressures and not vulnerable to overfishing. However, stocks are not well-monitored, and only limited information is available on these species.
Ecological effects
No information on interactions with vulnerable species is available. Traps generally produce low bycatch and the discard rate of this fishery is low. The fishery has low to moderate effects on ocean floor habitats.
Management
Each country has its own individual management system. A consistent worldwide management system for the Blue swimming crab would enable a common evaluation system for management practices. Few measures are in place and their effectiveness is unknown while enforcement is weak.