MORFOMETRI KEPITING BAKAU (SCYLLA SPP.) DI KAWASAN HUTAN MANGROVE MUARA SUNGAI MUTUSAN KABUPATEN SAMBAS
ABSTRACT: Scylla spp. live in
association with the mangrove forest. A damaged or loss of mangrove forest
ecosystems will affect the mangrove crab population. This research aims to
determine the types, morphometry and characteristics of mangrove crabs in the
mangrove forest of Mutusan Estuary, Sambas Regency. The research was carried
out from April to June 2015. The research obtained two species i.e., S.
paramamosain and S. serrata. The species S. paramamosain has an average weight
(W) of 138.13 g with an average carapace width (CW) of 95.42 mm, an average
frontal margin width (FMW) of 27.97 mm and an average chela length (CL) of
57.45 mm. The species S. serrata has an average weight (W) of 212.82 g with a
carapace width (CW) of 205.14 mm, an average frontal margin width (FMW) of
28.42 mm and an average length of chela (CL) of 67.11 mm. Based on the size of
carapace width (CW), the Scyla spp. of young phase dominates the mangrove crab
population in the mangrove forests of Mutusan Estuary, Sambas Regency.
Penulis: Aris Susilo, Tri Rima
Setyawati, Ari Hepi Yanti
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd170131
