Lydia annulipes

Lydia annulipes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Suborder: Pleocyemata
Infraorder: Brachyura
Family: Oziidae
Genus: Lydia
Species:
L. annulipes
Binomial name
Lydia annulipes
Lydia annulipes

Lydia annulipes is a species of crab in the family Oziidae.[1] Coloration varies from brown to red brown to purple, with purple[2] or red brown bands[3] on the walking legs. The right claw of individuals collected has been found to be larger than the left claw.[3]

The carapace is oval in shape, wider than long, up to 25 mm (0.98 in) across in large individuals,[2] deeply furrowed in the front area, and smooth as are the legs. There are 5 pointed lobes on the sides of the carapace including the one behind the eye. The large, cutting claw which is rough above has one large rounded tooth at the base.[2][4]

Lydia annulipes is found across the Indo-Pacific ocean. Individuals live in crevices and holes in rock just below the high tide line.[3]

References

  1. ^ WoRMS. "Lydia annulipes (Milne Edwards, 1834)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Edmonson, C. H. (1962). "Xanthidae of Hawaii". Occasional Papers of Bernice P. Bishop Museum Honolulu, Hawaii. XXII (13).
  3. ^ a b c Tweedie, M. W. F. (1950). "Xanthidae of Hawaii". The Fauna of the Cocos-Keeling Islands, Brachyura and Stomatopoda. 22 (April).
  4. ^ "Cook Islands Bio Diversity and Natural Heritage". Cook Islands Biodiversity and Natural Heritage. Retrieved 2024-05-05.


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