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Glyptolithodes cristatipes

Glyptolithodes cristatipes

Classification

Glyptolithodes cristatipes, also known as the Peruvian centolla, is a species of king crab, and the only species in the genus Glyptolithodes. The species was briefly placed in the related genus Rhinolithodes after its initial description, but was soon moved to its own genus. Description This species shows notable sexual dimorphism, with the males having a right cheliped which is larger than the left.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 2