Kullio

Name : Matuta planipes

Class : Malacostraca

Order : Decapoda

Family : Calappidae

Description :

Carapace rounded, with 2 long, well-developed lateral spines; anterolateral margins unevenly serrated. Outer surface of palm with strong oblique ridge. Mosaic to reticulate network of maroon lines on a white background.

Size

Maximum length: 6.5 cm (CW), commom length: 4-6 cm (CW)

Diet

Feeds on molluscs and benthic crustaceans

Utilization

Utilised for local consumption in fresh form

Gears

Trawl, gillnet