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Hypoconcha parasitica
Hypoconcha parasitica (Linnaeus, 1763)
Rough shellback crab
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Family:  Dromiidae (sponge crabs)
Max. size:  2.06 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 83 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic. Topical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Carapace width range: 1.24 to 2.06 cm (Ref. 93549). Found on molluscan and other shells or shell hash (Ref. 97531).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from The West Indies (Ref. 93549). R: Ref. 93549.

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