Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
15 cm BL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 451 - 550 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has a maximum total body length of 15 cm; and a carapace length of 4 to 7 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths between (393-) 451 and 550 m with muddy substrates (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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