Glyptolithodes
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Glyptolithodes cristatipes, also known as the Peruvian centolla, is a species of king crab, and the only species in the genus Glyptolithodes.[1] The species was briefly placed in the related genus Rhinolithodes after its initial description, but was soon moved to its own genus.[1]
Distribution
Glyptolithodes cristatipes is found off the Pacific coasts of South America, especially Chile and Peru, and extending as far northwards as Southern California,[1] and as far south as 33° 35' S.[2][1]
Dimorphism
This species shows notable sexual dimorphism, with the males having a right cheliped which is larger than the left.[2]
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