Carcinoplax purpurea Rathbun, 1914
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Family:  Goneplacidae (rhomboid crabs)
Max. size:  2.32 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 17 - 180 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia.
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Biology:  Found subtidal, from depths of 17 to 180 meters (Ref. 125642).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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