How to Identify Limulidae
Limulidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Xiphosurida, class Merostomata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Limulidae Species
Limulus polyphemus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Limulus polyphemus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Limulus polyphemus, the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is an American chelicerate with…
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (Latreille, 1802)
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda (Latreille, 1802)
Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda, the mangrove horseshoe crab, is the only species i…
Tachypleus tridentatus (Leach, 1819)
Tachypleus tridentatus (Leach, 1819)
Tachypleus tridentatus, the tri-spine horseshoe crab, is the largest living hors…
Tachypleus gigas (O.F.Müller, 1785)
Tachypleus gigas (O.F.Müller, 1785)
Tachypleus gigas is an Asian horseshoe crab species found in tropical South and …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Limulidae?
Limulidae animals belong to the Xiphosurida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 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 Limulidae?
Limulidae is classified in the order Xiphosurida, class Merostomata, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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