How to Identify Percnidae
Percnidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Percnidae Species
Percnon gibbesi (H.Milne Edwards, 1853)
Percnon gibbesi (H.Milne Edwards, 1853)
Percnon gibbesi is a widespread, invasive strictly herbivorous grapsid crab foun…
Percnon planissimum (Herbst, 1804)
Percnon planissimum (Herbst, 1804)
Percnon planissimum, the flat rock crab, is a Percnidae crab found across parts …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Percnidae?
Percnidae 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 Percnidae?
Percnidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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