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Maja brachydactyla Balss, 1922 Atlantic spinous spider crab |
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| Family: | Majidae (spider crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm CL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean: from the North Sea to Morocco and Bay of Biscay, extending southwards to Namibia including off lying islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 115714. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
| Country info: | Known from Helgoland (Ref. 2711) and the Steingrund (Ref. 2707). | |||