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Thaumastocheles zaleucus (Thomson, 1873) Atlantic pincer lobster |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 640 - 1054 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: USA and Mexico, off Sombrero Island, and off Grenada. | |||
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| Biology: | It has a total length of 10 to 16 cm (Ref. 4). Deep sea (Ref. 97531). Prefers very flat bottom of soft mud; possibly a burrowing species (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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