Sphaerozius nitidus

Sphaerozius nitidus Stimpson, 1858
Luster round crab

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Family:	Menippidae (stone crabs)
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m
Distribution:	Indo-Pacific: Red Sea, South Africa, to South China Sea and East Asia; east to Hawaii.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Intertidal and shallow subtidal, to depths of 35 meters (Ref. 132434). On rock pools (Ref. 124789). Also found in the mid-shore area of sheltered shores (Ref. 125338). Associated with fouling communities, preferring areas with relatively fast flowing waters. Reported from Hong Kong to be found in a marine cave (Ref. 79729).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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