Neopetrolisthes maculatus (Milne-Edwards, 1837) Small-dot anemone crab |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Porcellanidae (porcelain crabs) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Epizoic (Ref. 106854). Found in shallow water (Ref. 76997), subtidal (Ref. 106854). Suspension feeder. Feeds on the mucus of its sea anemone host, although it is not dependent on it (Ref. 102695). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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