| Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm BL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Central Pacific: from Queensland, Australia to Samoa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has lengths of 18 cm, maximum total body length; between 4.5 and 8 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Minimum depth range from Ref. 122059. It is found in shallow water on reefs, usually on the exposed side, often in surge channels. They hide in crevices and marine caves in the day time, often attached to the ceilings of the caves (Ref. 4). In general, scyllarids are mainly carnivorous scavengers preferring small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 106995). Its congener Parribacus antarcticus appears to be an invertebrate generalist while other scyllarids are observed to become specialized for feeding on bivalves (Ref. 106996). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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