Persephona mediterranea (Herbst, 1794)
Mottled purse crab
Persephona mediterranea
photo by O'Keefe, Jo

Family:  Leucosiidae (purse crabs)
Max. size:  4.46 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 90 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic Ocean. Temperate to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Carapace width range: 1 to 4.46 cm (Ref. 93549). Found on molluscan and other shells (Ref. 97531),
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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