Thalamita coeruleipes
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Max Depth
700 m
Thalamita coeruleipes is a swimming crab of the Portunidae family.
Description
Carapace LxW, 20x30mm. Carapace with 3 pairs of gastric ridges, epibranchial ridge interrupted by cervical groove and medially, median cardiac and mesobranchial ridges absent; front with 6 rounded lobes; 5 antero-lateral teeth, fourth and fifth shortest, subequal. Basal antennal joint centrally with 2-3 spines and a short irregular clump of 4-5 granules. Upper surface of cheliped palm with 4 remarkably sharp spines; inner face smooth, mesially with a rounded longitudinal carina. Posterior border of propodus of swimming leg with 4 large and 3 small spines. Male first pleopod tapering quite strongly to tip; inner surface with 2 indistinct rows of moderately sized bristles; outer surface with about 15 bristles and 3 large, blunt, rounded tubercles immediately behind tip.
Front 6-lobed; carapace long, first antero-lateral tooth entire; fourth antero-lateral tooth large; ridge on basal antennal joint with spines; 2 large spines on upper surface of hand of cheliped.
Disrtibution
Indo-Pacific Ocean from Madagascar to Fiji, also Hawaii.
Colors
Social Behaviour
Solitary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thalamita coeruleipes dangerous?
Thalamita coeruleipes has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Thalamita coeruleipes?
How deep does Thalamita coeruleipes live?
Thalamita coeruleipes can be found at depths of up to 700 meters.