Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 18 m |
Distribution: |
Southern Pacific: Easter Island and French Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has lengths of 11 cm, maximum total body length; 4 to 5 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). It is found in shallow water among the rocks, the animals hide in the daytime in marine caves and crevices (Ref. 4). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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