Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 300 - 310 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-west Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has a total body length of 11.5 to 18 cm; and ovigerous females with lengths of 13 and 13.5 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at a depth range from 300 to 310 m with soft sediments like fine gray mud at the bottom (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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