Morphology and Genetic Diversity of Mud Crabs (Portunidae: Scylla) from Teluk Sulaman, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Teluk Sulaman, Sabah, is a secluded area that is rich in biological resources but with minimal biodiversity information. Small scale mud crab fisheries exist in Teluk Sulaman to support local livelihood, but there is a tendency of overfishing due to the increasing demand of this resource. The diversity of mud crab in Teluk Sulaman is still unknown. Information on the diversity of mud crab is vital, not only for conservation purpose but also to support the utilisation of this valuable resource sustainably. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the species of mud crabs in Teluk Sulaman, using... Mehr ...