Nematocarcinus lanceopes

photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:	Nematocarcinidae (spider shrimps)
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 550 - 4000 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific and Antarctic: East Antarctica, Japan and South Africa.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Found on continental shelf and slope at depths of 800 to 1200 m (Ref. 2660).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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