| Family: |
Cancridae (rock crabs) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm CW (male/unsexed); 11 cm CW (female) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 1138 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chile and Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on soft-bottom sublittoral habitats. Mainly epifaunal but can be considered a bioturbator as it reworks sediments. Notably disturbs the sea floor, exhibiting "sediment mining" behavior while in search of prey. Predatory (Ref. 106462). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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