How to Identify Panopeidae
Panopeidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Panopeidae Species
Lophopanopeus bellus (Stimpson, 1860)
Lophopanopeus bellus (Stimpson, 1860)
Lophopanopeus bellus is a small variable-colored Pacific North American crab wit…
Panopeus herbstii H.Milne Edwards, 1834
Panopeus herbstii H.Milne Edwards, 1834
Panopeus herbstii is a common small xanthid crab found in the Atlantic from the …
Dyspanopeus sayi (Smith, 1869)
Dyspanopeus sayi (Smith, 1869)
Dyspanopeus sayi is a small small-bodied crab native to the North American Atlan…
Rhithropanopeus harrisii (Gould, 1841)
Rhithropanopeus harrisii (Gould, 1841)
Rhithropanopeus harrisii, the Harris mud crab, is a small omnivorous native Amer…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Panopeidae?
Panopeidae animals belong to the Decapoda 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 Panopeidae?
Panopeidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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