Nephropides caribaeus Manning, 1969
Mitten lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 500 - 728 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Belize to Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 15.6 to 17 cm, total length; 5 to 6 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths of 511-728 m of mud bottom (Ref. 39).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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