Panopeus africanus Milne-Edwards, 1867
African mud crab
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Family:  Panopeidae (mud crabs)
Max. size:  3.4 cm CL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 40 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: from Portugal and Spain to Angola.
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Biology:  Maximum carapace width: 5.15 cm.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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