| Geryonidae (deepsea crabs) |
| 30 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 300 - 1500 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan to Palau. |
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Carapace hexagonal; dorsal surface (especially branchial regions) distinctly inflated; anterolateral teeth low in adults. Merus of legs long, slender, with dorsal subdistal tooth; dactylus of legs laterally flattened, height at midlength less than width at midlength. Color: uniform tan to cream color overall. |
| Commands high prices of up to US$60 to US$80 for a fresh crab of 20 cm width. Inhabits soft substrates in deep waters (Ref. 343). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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