Family: |
Cancridae (rock crabs) |
Max. size: |
16.83 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 45 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile, Ecuador and Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is a nocturnal species hiding in cavities and are found on sand, algae and rocks at depths of 2 to 45 m. Its food preferences are polychaetes, bivalves and dead fish (Ref. 87801). Distributed between the tidal zone and 45m deep in MehuĂn Bay, Chile (Ref. 125913). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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