Leptomithrax kiiensis

Sakai, 1969

Intercalated spine not excluded from outer rim of supraorbital margin; third maxillipeds not elevated at junction of ischium and merus; carapace dorsal surface with closely spaced tubercles or spinules; rostral spines more than half postrostral carapace length; postorbital spine prominent, acuminate; chela sometimes with nodules. (Davie 1996)

Type locality: Kii Minabe, Japan.
Range: Japan - Kii Minabe (Sakai, 1969, 1976), Jogashima and Wagu (Sakai, 1976a), off Moroiso, Misaki (Sakai, 1976a), Kii Ukui (Miyake, 1983); East China Sea - Okinawa Trough (Baba, 1986); 30-540 m.

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