Family: |
Geryonidae (deepsea crabs) |
Max. size: |
10 cm CW (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 442 - 1000 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: French Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Carapace pink and tan in life. |
Biology: |
Found in deep waters at depths of 100 m or more (Ref. 77016). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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