Atergatopsis signata (Adams & White, 1848)
Giant egg crab
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Family:  Xanthidae (stone and mud crabs)
Max. size:  12 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 96667. Inhabits reefs from the intertidal zone to a depth of 25 m (Ref. 343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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