🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Calappidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Calappidae?

Calappidae species are classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 7 accepted species.

7 species · Animalia · Order Decapoda

Calappidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The anterior half of the carapace has an indistinctly rugose texture, and the posterior edge of the carapace is marked with wavy lines.

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Representative Calappidae Species

Calappa calappa (Linnaeus, 1758)

Calappa calappa is a nocturnal burrowing crab that preys on mollusks, found acro…

Calappa hepatica (Linnaeus, 1758)

Calappa hepatica is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific box crab that hunts for mollusc…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Calappidae?

Calappidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. The anterior half of the carapace has an indistinctly rugose texture, and the posterior edge of the carapace is marked with wavy lines. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Calappidae?

Calappidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.

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