Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs), subfamily: Nephropinae |
Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 525 - 1220 m |
Distribution: |
Antarctic Indian Ocean: Kerguelen Islands and Heard Island. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has lengths of 3 to 11 cm, total body length, but mostly between 6 and 11 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths from 560 to 1220 m on muddy substrate (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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