| Eriphiidae (stone and mud crabs) |
| 15 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 540 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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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. |
| 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). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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