Acantharctus ornatus (Holthuis, 1960)
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Family:  Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters)
Max. size:  1.4 cm CL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 27 - 55 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on substrates consisting of sand, shells, stones, sponges, rubble and encrusting algae at depths of 27 to 55 m (Ref. 89450).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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