Family: |
Xanthidae (stone and mud crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East Africa to the Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal (Ref. 106854). Found along the neritic zone, associated with coral reefs. An omnivore/carnivore that feeds on polychaetes and small molluscs (Ref. 97241). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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