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Nephropsis stewarti Wood-Mason, 1872 Indian Ocean lobsterette |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 18.4 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 170 - 1060 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific and East Africa. | |||
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| Biology: | Carapace length: 2.2 to 7.1 cm (male), 1.4 to 7 cm (female), 4.2 to 7 (ovigerous females) (Ref. 4). Prefers soft muddy substrates (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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