Epixanthus dentatus (White, 1847)
Longfingered peeler crab
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Family:  Oziidae ()
Max. size:  7 cm CW (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southwards reaching northern Australia.
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Biology:  Intertidal, estuarine (Ref. 106854). Inhabits mangroves, usually under rocks or timber. Collected as food by local populations. Subtropical and tropical climates.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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