This mini-review focus primarily on the current knowledge and techniques of portunid breeding and larva rearing. Topics include; (i) natural breeding in captivity and artificial breeding for breeding techniques and (ii) environmental conditions, diet requirements and developing factors for larval rearing. Specific knowledge of portunid crab breeding and larval rearing essential for optimizing breeding and culture conditions are shared. On the whole, this work allows for a better understanding of the portunid crab breeding and larval rearing and helps pave the way for future sustainable aquaculture of portunid crabs, among commercially important crustacean family in the world.
Keywords: Breeding technology; Crustacean; Domestication; Larval rearing; Seed production.