How to Identify Mictyridae
Mictyridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Mictyridae Species
Mictyris platycheles H.Milne Edwards, 1852
Mictyris platycheles H.Milne Edwards, 1852
Mictyris platycheles, commonly called soldier crab, is a small blue-grey crab fo…
Mictyris brevidactylus Stimpson, 1858
Mictyris brevidactylus Stimpson, 1858
Mictyris brevidactylus is a gregarious crab found across parts of East and South…
Mictyris longicarpus Latreille, 1806
Mictyris longicarpus Latreille, 1806
Mictyris longicarpus is a small, colorful soldier crab found across the Indo-Pac…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Mictyridae?
Mictyridae 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 Mictyridae?
Mictyridae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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