Family: |
Dromiidae (sponge crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 520 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic and Indo-Pacific: St. Helena, from South Africa to French Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow water, shelf and slope; small specimens carry sponge or ascidian caps (Ref. 89503). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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