Lithodes chaddertoni

lithodes chaddertoni is a species of king crab from the family lithodidae. they are found in southwestern Australia, they are found at depths of 894-1,701 meters (2933.07-5580.7087ft). they are the most strongly spinose lithodid of all lithodes species in Australia. with spines measuring up to 0.87 in pcl and rostral length.

Appearance

this species resembles Lithodes jessica. it has very long spines, with deep red colour. they have a maximum carapace length of 190.1 mm (7.48 in) and a carapace width of 89.9 mm (3.54 in).

Etymology

it was named after honour John Chadderton after he took the specimen.

Name

• Lithodes chaddertoni Ahyong, 2010

References

• Ahyong, S.T. 2010: The marine fauna of New Zealand: king crabs of New Zealand, Australia and the Ross Sea (Crustacea: Decapoda: Lithodidae). NIWA biodiversity memoir, (123)