How to Identify Menippidae
Menippidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Menippidae Species
Menippe mercenaria (Say, 1818)
Menippe mercenaria (Say, 1818)
Menippe mercenaria, the Florida stone crab, is a crab species with a described a…
Menippe adina Williams & Felder, 1986
Menippe adina Williams & Felder, 1986
Menippe adina, the stone crab, is a crustacean with distinct physical traits fou…
Menippe rumphii (Fabricius, 1798)
Menippe rumphii (Fabricius, 1798)
Menippe rumphii is a crab species from the Menippidae family found in the Pacifi…
Menippe nodifrons Stimpson, 1859
Menippe nodifrons Stimpson, 1859
Menippe nodifrons, the Cuban stone crab, is a crab species found in the warm tro…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Menippidae?
Menippidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 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 Menippidae?
Menippidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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