Ovalipes australiensis explained

Ovalipes australiensis is a species of crab found in southern Australia. Its range extends from Western Australia to Queensland, including Tasmania.^[1] It is fished commercially ^[2] and recreationally, although it is not as important as the blue swimmer or mud crab.

Further reading

• Web site: Sand Crabs, Ovalipes australiensis . https://web.archive.org/web/20080818002543/http://museumvictoria.com.au/crust/mov1657t.html . dead . 18 August 2008 . Museum of Victoria.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Register: Crabs . Woodbridge School . 20 January 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723061205/http://www.woodbridge.tased.edu.au/mdc/Species%20Register/crabs.htm . 23 July 2011 .
2. Web site: Atlas of South Australia 1986 / Environment Resources / Fisheries. 22 January 2009.