Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
12.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 9 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: South Africa and UK. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has a total body length of 8 to 10 cm; and a carapace length of 4 to 5 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at shallow coastal waters, rock pools (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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