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Less furrowed xanthid crab
Xantho pilipes A. Milne-Edwards, 1867
AnimalsCrabs, spider crabs... (Brachyurans)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & NorthCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Risso's crabBritish English
- Xanthe poiluFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LE GRANCHÉ Philippe, VINCENT Thierry in : DORIS, 29/01/2018 : Xantho pilipes A. Milne-Edwards, 1867, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/410
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Xantho pilipes A. Milne-Edwards, 1867, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1401
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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