Thymopsis_nilenta

<i>Thymopsis nilenta</i>

Thymopsis nilenta

Species of lobster

Thymopsis nilenta is a species of lobster and the only species in the genus Thymopsis. It is found around the Falkland Islands and South Georgia at depths of 1,976 to 3,040 metres (6,483 to 9,974 ft).[2] It reaches a total length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in), of which the carapace makes up about 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in).[2] It is known from a total of four specimens collected from two localities.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Wahle, R. (2011). "Thymopsis nilenta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170024A6711317. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T170024A6711317.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Lipke B. Holthuis (1991). "Thymopsis nilenta". Marine Lobsters of the World (PDF). FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125. Food and Agriculture Organization. pp. 49–50. ISBN 92-5-103027-8. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)


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