🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Pseudothelphusidae

2 species · Animalia · Order Decapoda

Pseudothelphusidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The most distinguishing feature of the species is its large yellow claws, which have straight, sharply pointed fingers.
Around 24 distinct areoles are clearly defined on the shell.
All reproduction for the species occurs entirely in fresh water, and breeding takes place year-round with no distinct breeding season.

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Representative Pseudothelphusidae Species

Guinotia dentata (Latreille, 1825)

Guinotia dentata is a freshwater crab native to several Lesser Antilles islands,…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Pseudothelphusidae?

Pseudothelphusidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. The most distinguishing feature of the species is its large yellow claws, which have straight, sharply pointed fingers. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Pseudothelphusidae?

Pseudothelphusidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. Around 24 distinct areoles are clearly defined on the shell.

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