Thaumastocheles japonicus Calman, 1913
Pacific pincer lobster
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 15.8 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 366 - 950 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 9 to 17.5 cm, total length; 4 and 6 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Maximum depth from Ref. 99823.
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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