How to Identify Majidae
Majidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Majidae Species
Notomithrax ursus (Fabricius, 1787)
Notomithrax ursus (Fabricius, 1787)
Notomithrax ursus, the hairy seaweed crab, is a decorator crab native to New Zea…
Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788)
Maja squinado (Herbst, 1788)
Maja squinado, the European spider crab, is a migratory Mediterranean crab resem…
Leptomithrax gaimardii (H.Milne Edwards, 1834)
Leptomithrax gaimardii (H.Milne Edwards, 1834)
Leptomithrax gaimardii is a large scavenging crab that forms large breeding grou…
Maja brachydactyla Balss, 1922
Maja brachydactyla Balss, 1922
Maja brachydactyla is a recognized separate crab species in Majidae, split from …
Eurynolambrus australis H.Milne Edwards & Lucas, 1841
Eurynolambrus australis H.Milne Edwards & Lucas, 1841
Eurynolambrus australis is a species of crab with distinct coloration that lives…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Majidae?
Majidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 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 Majidae?
Majidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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