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Ibacus peronii Leach, 1815 Butterfly fan lobster |
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| 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. | |||
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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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