How to Identify Leucosiidae
Leucosiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Leucosiidae Species
Persephona mediterranea (Herbst, 1794)
Persephona mediterranea (Herbst, 1794)
Persephona mediterranea, the mottled purse crab, is a true leucosiid crab found …
Randallia ornata (Randall, 1840)
Randallia ornata (Randall, 1840)
Randallia ornata (globose sand crab / purple globe crab) is a true crab of Leuco…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Leucosiidae?
Leucosiidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 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 Leucosiidae?
Leucosiidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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