Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 420 - 1260 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: from Bermuda to northern South America (Guiana). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has a maximum total length of 13 cm (Ref. 271) and a carapace length of 1 and 6 cm (Ref. 4). Deep sea (Ref. 97531). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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