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Metanephrops challengeri (Balss, 1914) New Zealand lobster |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 140 - 640 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-west Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec Island. | |||
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| Biology: | It has a total body length of 25 cm, mostly between 13 and 18 cm (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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