Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 140 - 640 m |
Indo-west Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec Island. |
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It has a total body length of 25 cm, mostly between 13 and 18 cm (Ref. 4). Prefers mud or sandy mud substrates that are firm enough for burrowing (Refs. 4, 106910) (Ref. 4). |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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Known from the continental shelf around both North and South Islands as far east as Chatham Islands (Ref. 4); Bay of Plenty, Wairarapa, Chatham Rise, Auckland Island Shelf (Ref. 106910). C: Refs. 4, 106910. |
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