Family: |
Cancridae (rock crabs) |
Max. size: |
12.3 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Pacific: Gulf of Panama to Valparaiso, Chile; Pacific South America. Subtropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal to a depth of more than 350 m (Ref. 105706). Found on mud (Ref. 106078). Benthic predator (Ref. 106078). In general, species under the family Cancridae are omnivores, predators, or scavengers (Ref. 3477). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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