Nephropsis malhaensis Borradaile, 1910
Saya de malha lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 550 - 925 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Mauritius.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The total length of only specimen known is 7.75 cm (Ref. 4). Minimum depth from Ref. 4. Occurs at depths of 550 m (Ref. 4). Depth estimate based on current known depth and estimated maximum depth (Ref. 116404).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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