| Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
| Max. size: |
22.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 18.4 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 170 - 1060 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific and East Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Carapace length: 2.2 to 7.1 cm (male), 1.4 to 7 cm (female), 4.2 to 7 (ovigerous females) (Ref. 4). Prefers soft muddy substrates (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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