Chaceon poupini Manning, 1992
Polynesian golden crab
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Family:  Geryonidae (deepsea crabs)
Max. size:  14 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 370 - 1050 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:  Color: uniform red in life.
Biology:  Occurs in deeper waters at depths from 600 to 1000 m (Refs. 343, 77016) (Ref. 343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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