Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 37 - 380 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific and Southeast Atlantic: Mozambique and South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It has lengths of 20 cm, maximum total body length; 9 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Occurs at a depth range from 37 to 380 m (mostly less than 100 m) on a substrate of fine sediments, mud or fine sand. The animals seem to dig into the mud (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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