Family: |
Pilumnidae (hairy crabs) |
Max. size: |
1.86 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: South Africa; Japan, south to Australia and New Caledonia; Tahiti. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 106854). Found in crevices of rock or coral reefs. Also reported to be excavating burrows in coral clumps (Ref. 125642). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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