Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 434 - 607 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Carapace lengths of 5 to 14 cm for males and 4 to 5 cm for females (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths between 434 and 591 m (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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