Lophozozymus pulchellus

Lophozozymus pulchellus is a species of crab in the family Xanthidae.[1]

Lophozozymus pulchellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Crustacea
Class:
Malacostraca
Order:
Decapoda
Infraorder:
Brachyura
Family:
Xanthidae
Genus:
Lophozozymus
Species:
L. pulchellus
Binomial name
Lophozozymus pulchellus

Description

The carapace contains some granular crests, and has a pattern of fine red lines. The anterior area of the dorsal surface of the carapace is somewhat granular. There is a large, transverse red band on the ambulatory legs. These legs are cylindrical in shape, the superior margin containing a fine crest.

Distribution

This species is known to occur in:[2]

References
  1. Peter Davie (2012). "Lophozozymus pulchellus". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  2. "Marine Species Identification Portal : Lophozozymus pulchellus". Species-identification.org. Retrieved 2012-07-31.


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