Family: |
Lithodidae (stone and king crabs), subfamily: Lithodinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm CL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 160 - 1013 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Mauritania to Namibia, St. Helena, and off the coast of Brazil. Tropical to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Deep water species living on the upper continental slope. Juveniles occur in deeper waters than adults (Ref. 8826). Found on muddy bottoms (Ref. 104052). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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