Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 470 - 1804 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Faroe Islands to Namibia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has lengths of 10.3 cm, max. total length; 8 to 10 cm, ovigerous females (Ref. 39). Occurs at depths of 470 to 1804 but mostly between 900 and 1400 m with muddy bottom (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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