Family: |
Majidae (spider crabs) |
Max. size: |
22 cm CL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Mediterranean: from Spain, north to Slovenia, and east to Turkey. Misidentified in Eastern Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum carapace width: 18.0 cm. Maximum depth from Ref. 114133. Occurs from the sublittoral area (Refs. 435, 106904) to depths of about 90 m (Ref. 106904), on rocky bottoms with algae (Ref. 435). Juveniles are predominantly found in shallow waters with mixed hard-and-soft bottoms. Adults live in deeper areas (Ref. 106904). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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