Family: |
Majidae (spider crabs) |
Max. size: |
6 cm CL (male/unsexed); 4.3 cm CL (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 75 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Southeast Australia and New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Omnivorous - feeds on algae, zoobenthos, and detritus. Usually feeds nocturnally (Ref. 85546). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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