Nephropsis carpenteri Wood-Mason, 1885
Ridge-back lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 200 - 500 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Pakistan, India and Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a total length of 9 to 12 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths of 200 and 500 m (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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