Nephropsis aculeata Smith, 1881
Florida lobsterette
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  14.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 130 - 830 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: from USA and Bermuda to French Guiana and Suriname, including the entire Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Carapace length: 1.5 to 7 cm (Ref. 39). Deep sea (Ref. 97531).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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