Lithodes ferox
Lithodes ferox (Filhol, 1885)
Fierce king crab
Lithodes ferox
photo by FAO

Family:  Lithodidae (stone and king crabs), subfamily: Lithodinae
Max. size:  14 cm CL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 160 - 1013 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean: Mauritania to Namibia, St. Helena, and off the coast of Brazil. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Deep water species living on the upper continental slope. Juveniles occur in deeper waters than adults (Ref. 8826). Found on muddy bottoms (Ref. 104052).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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