| Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 180 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has maximum total length of 30 cm (Ref. 271), and a carapace length of 12 cm (Ref. 4). Minimum depth range from Ref. 122059. Occurs at depths of 0.6 to 180 m, usually between 0.6 to 64 m; on sand or rocks, often in the outer reefs. It feeds on dead animals, detritus, etc. These animals are sluggish and nocturnal and bury themselves in the sand (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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