Nephropsis agassizii Milne-Edwards, 1880
Prickly lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 878 - 2560 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a maximum total length of 12 cm (Ref. 271), and a maximum carapace length of 5.6 cm (Ref. 4); between 4 and 5 cm (adults carapace length) (Ref. 39).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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