Nephropsis atlantica Norman, 1882
Scarlet lobsterette
Nephropsis atlantica
photo by FAO

Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 470 - 1804 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Faroe Islands to Namibia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 10.3 cm, max. total length; 8 to 10 cm, ovigerous females (Ref. 39).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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