Metacarcinus edwardsii (Bell, 1835)
Mola rock crab
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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.
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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)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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