Ibacus alticrenatus

Ibacus alticrenatus Bate, 1888
Velvet fan lobster

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Family:	Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters)
Max. size:	16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 455 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific: Australia and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	It has a maximum total length of 16 cm; and a carapace length of 1.5 to 6.3 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at a depth range from 20 to 455 m, on soft muddy bottoms. It digs into the substrate and covers itself with the mud and sand (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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