Hyas araneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Atlantic lyre crab
Hyas araneus
photo by FAO

Family:  Oregoniidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 402 m
Distribution:  Arctic and Northeast Atlantic. Introduced in the Southern Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Hornsund (Re.f 117328) and Isfjorden (Ref. 123392). C: Refs. 117328, 123392.

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