| Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 878 - 2560 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| 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). Deep sea (Ref. 97531). Occurs at depths between 878 and 2560 m but most common between 1100 and 1900 m (Ref. 4). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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