Family: |
Geryonidae (deepsea crabs) |
Max. size: |
16 cm CW (male/unsexed); 9.5 cm CW (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 100 - 950 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: West to southwest Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits muddy bottoms at depths of 100 to 936 m, common between 300 to 700 m (Ref. 435). Also in muddy-sandy bottoms (Ref. 101384). Tends to aggregate in areas near canyons and other bottom features (Ref. 2677). 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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