Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 200 - 440 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-west Pacific: Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has lengths of 9 to 12 cm, total body length; 3.7 cm (males) and 3 to 6 cm (females), carapace length (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths from 200 to 440 m, usually between 200 and 300 m with muddy bottom (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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