Decapod Crustaceans from the Coastal Waters of Tanjung Datu, Sarawak

Jongkar, Grinang (2024) Decapod Crustaceans from the Coastal Waters of Tanjung Datu, Sarawak. In: Tanjung Datu National Park to Samunsam. Proceeding of Aquatic Science Colloquium 2019 (AQUAColl 2019) Experience Sharing in Aquatic Science Research V . UNIMAS Publisher, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, pp. 111-137. ISBN 978-967-0054-79-7

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Abstract

Baseline information on marine biological diversity with accurate species identification is crucial for the management and sustainable utilisation of resources. It is particularly significant for decapod crustaceans that are taxonomically rich and among the most important fisheries resources in the South China Sea. This paper highlights the occurrence of decapod crustacean species from 8 km stretch of coastal waters of Tanjung Datu, Sarawak. Fourteen species from seven decapod crustacean families (13 brachyurans, 1 anomuran) are systematically documented for the first time along with their morphological characteristics and identification keys. This serves as useful information for future assessment of decapod crustacean diversity and fisheries resources in this area. Growth pattern and condition of six common species were estimated. The fisheries importance of the crabs was also provided.

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