Metanephrops sinensis (Bruce, 1966)
China lobster
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  15 cm BL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 260 - 373 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a total body length of 6 to 15 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at a depth range from (205-) 260 to 373 (-390) m with a substrate composed of mud and sometimes with shells (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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