Key Identification Features
- This species, Parathelphusa convexa De Man, 1879, has a dark brown, trapezium-shaped carapace that features three teeth.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Gecarcinucidae
Gecarcinucidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Gecarcinucidae Species
Ghatiana atropurpurea Pati, Thackeray & Khaire, 2016
Ghatiana atropurpurea Pati, Thackeray & Khaire, 2016
Ghatiana atropurpurea is a partially arboreal purple crab species found in parts…
Austrothelphusa transversa (von Martens, 1868)
Austrothelphusa transversa (von Martens, 1868)
Austrothelphusa transversa, the inland crab, is an Australian endemic freshwater…
Somanniathelphusa zanklon Ng & Dudgeon, 1992
Somanniathelphusa zanklon Ng & Dudgeon, 1992
Somanniathelphusa zanklon is an endangered, Hong Kong-endemic freshwater crab wi…
Parathelphusa convexa De Man, 1879
Parathelphusa convexa De Man, 1879
Parathelphusa convexa De Man, 1879 is a crab with distinct physical traits whose…
Parathelphusa reticulata Ng, 1990
Parathelphusa reticulata Ng, 1990
Parathelphusa reticulata is a critically endangered nocturnal freshwater crab en…
Barytelphusa cunicularis (Westwood, 1836)
Barytelphusa cunicularis (Westwood, 1836)
Barytelphusa cunicularis is an Indian nocturnal freshwater crab widely consumed …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Gecarcinucidae?
Gecarcinucidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. This species, Parathelphusa convexa De Man, 1879, has a dark brown, trapezium-shaped carapace that features three teeth. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Gecarcinucidae?
Gecarcinucidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
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