Uroptychus cartesi. Photo by: Antonio Punzon/IEO

A new species of ‘squat lobster’ was discovered recently off the coast of Spain.

• Scientists discovered a tiny crustacean on a deep-sea mountain (1,410 meters below sea level) off the coast of Spain.
• The new species has been given the scientific name: Uroptychus cartes.
• The little crustacean is more closely related to crabs, though the family is commonly referred to as squat lobsters.
• Uroptychus cartes measures just 5-7 centimeters.
• This tiny critter was discovered by Spain’s INDEMARES program, which is exploring the country’s marine riches with a goal toward conservation.

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