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Metanephrops neptunus
Metanephrops neptunus (Bruce, 1965)
Neptune lobster
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Family:  Nephropidae (clawed crabs)
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 300 - 800 m
Distribution:  Indo-west Pacific: China and Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a total body length of 18 to 25 cm (Ref. 4). Occurs at depths from 300 to 800 m with a bottom temperature of 5 to 11.9 C (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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