Family: |
Pinnotheridae (pea crabs) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 9 - 53 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Symbiotic, epibiotic (Ref. 97531). Prefers spines of Clypeaster subdepressus. Possibly an ectoparasite, feeding on echinoid tissues and spines (Ref. 111202). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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