Hemigrapsus crenulatus (Milne Edwards, 1837)
Hairy-handed shore crab
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Family:  Varunidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Southern Pacific: New Zealand and Chile.
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Biology:  This nocturnal species is found in shallow waters and estuaries, under stones, burrowing in sand and mud (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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