Family: |
Calappidae (box crabs) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 57 - 1034 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on molluscan and other shells and shell hash (Ref. 97531). Opportunistic carnivore and scavenger, consuming different benthic infauna (Ref. 111690). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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