Metanephrops sibogae (De Man, 1916)
Siboga lobster
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 300 - 310 m
Distribution:  Indo-west Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
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)
Threat to humans: 
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