Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
Max. size: |
19 cm BL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 37 - 400 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has a maximum total body length of 19 cm; and a carapace length of 3 to 7.7 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths from 37 to 400 m with substrates of fine sediments (sand and mud) (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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