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Metacarcinus edwardsii (Bell, 1835) Mola rock crab |
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| Family: | Cancridae (rock crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 16.83 cm CW (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 45 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile, Ecuador and Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | This is a nocturnal species hiding in cavities and are found on sand, algae and rocks at depths of 2 to 45 m. Its food preferences are polychaetes, bivalves and dead fish (Ref. 87801). Distributed between the tidal zone and 45m deep in Mehuín Bay, Chile (Ref. 125913). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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