| Family: |
Geryonidae (deepsea crabs) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 200 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on underwater mountain range and on muddy-sandy bottoms (Ref. 106001). In general, adult geryonid crabs are opportunistic feeders (Ref. 104380). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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