Nymphon punctum Child, 1995
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Family:  Nymphonidae ()
Max. size:  2.5 cm LS (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 415 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  This species is superficially like Nymphon maoriana Clark. It has shorter chelifores with smaller-sized teeth, an ocular tubercle taller than wide, legs with conspicuous sharp distal spines, and a tarsus only half as long as the short propodus. The similarities reside in the plain trunk, short neck, very short palp segments and short legs with long claws.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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