Scyllarides deceptor Holthuis, 1963
Hooded slipper lobster
Cavaquinha,  Cigarra,  lagosta,  Lagosta-japonesa,  Lagosta-sapata,  lagostim,  Sapateira,  Tamanquinho
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Family:  Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters)
Max. size:  32.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 36 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 45 - 200 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Brazil and Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has carapce lengths of 5 to 12 cm (Ref.4). Found in depths between 45 and 200 m. Little is known about the substrate on which the animals live, except for one record from a sandy bottom (Ref. 4). In general, Scyllarides sp. inhabits the intertidal zone; many prefer rocky substrates while others are on muddy or sandy bottoms (Ref. 106789). Scyllarids are mainly carnivorous scavengers preferring small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 106995).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Refs. 4, 106366, 118519.

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