| Family: |
Nephropidae (clawed crabs) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 50 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: off the east coast of South America between 23 S (off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and 38 S (off Buenos Aires Province, Argentina). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has a total body length (adult specimen) ranging between 11 and 18 cm; and carapace length between 5 and 18 cm (Ref. 4). Maximum depth from Ref 4. Occurs at depths between 50 and 150 m deep (Ref. 4). Found on the shelf break (Ref. 106830). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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