| Family: |
Panopeidae (mud crabs) |
| Max. size: |
3.4 cm CL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: from Portugal and Spain to Angola. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum carapace width: 5.15 cm. Occurs from the intertidal and subtidal zone to a depth of 40 m. Inhabits in estuarine or marine environment, burrowing in mud or found under stones in muddy or rocky environment. Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 435). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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