P. tuberculata is a benthic dwelling crab species, with adults often inhabiting continental shelves. Individuals of P. … See more

The life cycle of P. tuberculata is made up of three main stages: the egg, larval, and crab. The incubation time of P. tuberculata eggs has an inverse relationship to the temperature in which the ovigerous females live, with e… See more

P. tuberculata is characterized by a low number of post-larval stages which results in a shorter life span than other benthic crab species. This species also has a shorter larval phase, which is common in the … See more

P. tuberculata is native to the pacific coast of North America from San Francisco Bay to Panama, but has spread to coastal waters of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and New Zealand. Larvae float freely in coastal and estuari… See more

P. tuberculata is considered an invasive species due to its spreading to the southeast Atlantic and western Pacific. After arriving in Japanese waters, P. tuberculata has thrived due to its ability to quickly rec… See more