Distinguishing Characteristics |
Carapace subcylindrical, longer than wide, transverse folds anteriorly; color brownish whith white transverse striaitions posteriorly; 3-toothed rostrum on head, middle tooth longest; antennae short, about 3/4 as long as body; last (5th) pair of legs thin, held above the other legs; claws on 1st pair of legs robust, curved, not flat; rear of carapace indented; 2nd pair of legs shorter than 3rd and 4th; 2 pairs of spines behind each antennae; uropods vestigial. |
Similar Species |
Other porcelain crabs have round bodies and flatter claws. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, in shallow water rubble |
Maximum Size |
1 cm (1/2 in) carapace length |
Other Common Names |
olive pit porcelain crab |
Previous Scientific Names |
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