Metanephrops boschmai (Holthuis, 1964)
Bight lobster
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 300 - 460 m
Distribution:  Indo-west Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 18 cm, total body length; 3 to 5 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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