Nephropsis neglecta Holthuis, 1974
Ruby lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 655 - 1300 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Lesser Antilles.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 3 to 7.5 cm, total length; 1.5 to 3.5 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Deep sea (Ref. 97531). Occurs at depths between 655 and 1234 m but most catches are between 800 and 1300 m with sandy or muddy substrate and sometimes with rubble (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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