How to Identify Potamonautidae
Potamonautidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Potamonautidae Species
Potamonautes sidneyi (Rathbun, 1904)
Potamonautes sidneyi (Rathbun, 1904)
Potamonautes sidneyi, the Natal/Sidney's river crab, is a freshwater crab found …
Potamonautes perlatus (H.Milne Edwards, 1837)
Potamonautes perlatus (H.Milne Edwards, 1837)
Potamonautes perlatus, the Cape river crab, is a southern African freshwater cra…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Potamonautidae?
Potamonautidae 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 Potamonautidae?
Potamonautidae 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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