| Family: |
Eriphiidae (stone and mud crabs) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 540 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Carapace smooth; anterolateral margins with numerous very sharp spines of differing sizes. Surfaces of legs and chelae with numerous sharp, brown-black spines of differing sizes. Carapace reddish brown to brown, especially on anterior part; spines black to brown; fingers black. |
| Biology: |
Exported in Taiwan and Singapore, where live specimens commands premium prices of up to US$40 per kg in 1988. Occurs at 20 to 540 m. Inhabits rocky and muddy substrates. Benthic. Subtropical and tropical climates (Ref. 343). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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