Kullio

Name : Calappa lophos

Class : Malacostraca

Order : Decapoda

Family : Calappidae

Description :

The posterior part of the carapace with strong lateral projections, The colour is light yellowish with minute red spots on the entire carapace; posterior 1/3rd of carapce with distinct red spots; posterolateral part with transverse red stripes; dactylus brownish on both the sides

Size

Maximum length: 7.3 cm (CW), common length: 5-7 cm (CW)

Diet

Feeds on small gastropods and hermit crabs

Utilization

consumed fresh locally

Gears

Trawl, gillnet