Family: |
Cheiragonidae (helmet crabs) |
Max. size: |
10 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 39 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific and the Arctic: Alaska, USA and Canada. Temperate to polar. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on rock and sandy bottoms, from the low intertidal to a depth of 39 meters (Ref. 865). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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