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Metanephrops velutinus Chan & Yu, 1991 Velvet lobster |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 18.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 15.7 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 238 - 702 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Australia and the Philippines. | |||
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| Biology: | It has carapace lengths of 3 to 8.6 cm (male), 2 to 7.4 (female), 4.7 to 8.2 cm and (ovigerous female) (Ref. 4). Prefers hard muddy substrates (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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