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Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 1.1 cm CL male/unsexed; (Ref. 8193); 0.94 cm CL (female)
Maximum depth from Ref. 99823. Inhabits gastropod shells encrusted with Epizoanthus ramosus polyps (Ref. 8193). Found on muddy or sandy bottom (Ref. 99823).
Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Members of the order Decapoda are mostly gonochoric. Mating behavior: Precopulatory courtship ritual is common (through olfactory and tactile cues); usually indirect sperm transfer.