| Family: |
Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 40 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Australia and Kermadec Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has a maximum total length of 23 cm; and a carapace length of 2 and 8 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs on soft substrates of sand or sand and mud. The larvae of this species are obtained from the plankton (Ref. 4). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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