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Neolithodes bronwynae
Species of king crab From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Neolithodes bronwynae, commonly known as the rock crab,[2][3] is a species of king crab which is found at the Whakatane Seamount in the Bay of Plenty, the Lord Howe Rise near Lord Howe Island, eastern Australia, and possibly New Caledonia.[4][5] It has been found at depths of 1,515–2,643 metres (4,970–8,671 ft).[4][6]
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Description
N. bronwynae is deep-red in colour and has a pyriform carapace having been measured as large as 220.0 mm (8.66 in) in length and 155.9 mm (6.14 in) in width.[4] The dorsal surfaces of its carapace, chelipeds, and walking legs are covered in long, slender spines with granules inbetween.[4] Long spines similarly cover its abdomen, and its underside is covered with tubercles and stout spines.[4] It most closely resembles N. vinogradovi and N. duhameli.[4]
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Etymology
"Neolithodes" is derived from Greek and Latin and means "new stone-crab",[7] while "bronwynae" is named for Bronwyn Ahyong.[4]
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