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Epixanthus dentatus (White, 1847) Longfingered peeler crab |
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| Family: | Oziidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southwards reaching northern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Intertidal, estuarine (Ref. 106854). Inhabits mangroves, usually under rocks or timber (Ref. 343), and buried in mud (Ref. 132300). Collected as food by local populations. Subtropical and tropical climates (Ref. 343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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