How to Identify Carpiliidae
Carpiliidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Carpiliidae Species
Carpilius corallinus (Herbst, 1783)
Carpilius corallinus (Herbst, 1783)
Carpilius corallinus, the batwing coral crab, is the largest edible crab in the …
Carpilius convexus (Forskål, 1775)
Carpilius convexus (Forskål, 1775)
Carpilius convexus, the marbled stone crab, is an Indo-Pacific crab species with…
Carpilius maculatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carpilius maculatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Carpilius maculatus is a large nocturnal xanthid crab recognizable by 11 red spo…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Carpiliidae?
Carpiliidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Carpiliidae?
Carpiliidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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