Polycheles typhlops Heller, 1862
Polycheles typhlops
photo by Tiralongo, Francesco

Family:  Polychelidae (blind lobsters)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 70 - 2195 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal from tropical to polar regions.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 97531. Maximum lengths of male (Ref. 114244) and female (Ref. 95618) are based on occurrences; to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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