Medorippe lanata
Medorippe lanata (Linnaeus, 1767)
Medorippe lanata
photo by Tiralongo, Francesco

Family:  Dorippidae (sumo crab)
Max. size:  2.9 cm CL (male/unsexed); 2.9 cm CL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Mediterranean: Italy and Canary Is.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits muddy detritic areas (Ref. 2780).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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