A new genus and species of freshwater crab from Madagascar (Decapoda, Brachyura, Potamoidea, Potamonautidae)

Author(s)

Kirstin S. Meyer, University of Oregon, Charleston, Oregon
Neil Cumberlidge, Northern Michigan UniversityFollow
Jennifer C. Koppin, Biology, Northern Michigan University, USA

Journal Title/Source

Zootaxa

Publication Date

2014

Volume

In press

Page Numbers

In press

Document Type

Journal Article

Department

Biology

Abstract

A new genus and species of freshwater crab is described from Madagascar. The new species is morphologically closest to the three species of the genus Foza Reed & Cumberlidge, 2006, but can easily be distinguished by having a completely smooth carapace with an unarmed anterolateral margin and a mandible with a distinctly shortened anterior lobe. This unusual suite of characters is sufficient to warrant the recognition of a new monotypic genus to accommodate this species.

Recommended Citation

Meyer, K.S., Cumberlidge, N., & Koppin, J.C. 2014. A new genus and species of freshwater crab from Madagascar (Decapoda, Brachyura, Potamoidea, Potamonautidae). Zootaxa. In press