How to Identify Matutidae
Matutidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Matutidae Species
Matuta planipes Fabricius, 1798
Matuta planipes Fabricius, 1798
Matuta planipes is a small nocturnal moon crab from the tropical Indo-Pacific th…
Matuta victor (Fabricius, 1781)
Matuta victor (Fabricius, 1781)
Matuta victor, the common moon crab, is a medium-sized predatory coastal crab na…
Ashtoret lunaris (Forskål, 1775)
Ashtoret lunaris (Forskål, 1775)
Ashtoret lunaris is a paddle-legged crab species native to the Indo-Pacific, fis…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Matutidae?
Matutidae 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 Matutidae?
Matutidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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