Telmessus cheiragonus (Tilesius, 1812) Helmet crab |
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Helmet crab |
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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. | |||
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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) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: | C: Refs. 93916, 865. |