Gastroptychus formosus (Filhol, 1884)
Splendid yeti squat lobster
Chirostyle gracieux,  Splendid yeti squat lobster
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Family:  Chirostylidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 745 - 1786 m
Distribution:  North Atlantic: Canada, Morocco and Canary Islands to Bay of Biscay.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Reported off Scotian Shelf southwest of Banquereau Bank. O: Ref. 78101.

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