Neolithodes flindersi

Crustaceans
IUCN: Not evaluated

Usual depth994–2,010 m
Water temperature13–21 °C
Best monthsNovember
How commonRare

About this species

Neolithodes flindersi is a species of king crab found in southeastern Australia. It has been found at depths of 887–1,333 metres (2,910–4,373 ft) but typically appears from 950–1,050 metres (3,120–3,440 ft). It most closely resembles Neolithodes brodiei and Neolithodes nipponensis.

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Where and when

Where it has been recorded

Worldwide

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Best months

Worldwide (open data)

January: 0 records
February: 0 records
March: 0 records
April: 4 records
May: 1 records
June: 0 records
July: 0 records
August: 0 records
September: 5 records
October: 0 records
November: 12 records
December: 3 records

Depth and water temperature

Depth

Mostly recorded at 994–2,010 m · Deepest record: 2,010 m

590–600 m: 17 records

Water temperature

Recorded in surface water of 13–21 °C

12–14 °C: 3 records
14–16 °C: 0 records
16–18 °C: 13 records
18–20 °C: 8 records
20–22 °C: 1 records

Names and classification

Similar species

Sources and credits

Names and taxonomy: WoRMS (CC BY 4.0) and the GBIF Backbone (CC BY 4.0). Photos: iNaturalist observers, each under the licence shown (CC0, CC BY or CC BY-SA).

Depth, temperature, months and maps: records from OBIS and GBIF under CC0 or CC BY.
Descriptions: Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA, each linked to its article.
Conservation status as published by GBIF (IUCN Red List).
40 open-data records from 1983 to 2015.
Species data updated November 4, 2026.

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