A revision of the genus Rhabdonotus A. Milne Edwards, 1879, with descriptions of two new species and the first zoeal stage of R. pictus A. Milne Edwards, 1879 (Brachyura: Eumedonidae)

Abstract

The genus Rhabdonotus A. Milne Edwards, 1879, is revised. The identity of Rhabdonotus pictus A. Milne Edwards, 1879, is clarified. A specimen from Singapore is designated as the simultaneous neotype of Rhabdonotus pictus A. Milne Edwards, 1879, and its junior synonym, Caphyra archeri Walker, 1887. Two new species, Rhabdonotus pilipes and Rhadonotus xynon, are described. A key to the three species is provided. The first zoeal stage of R. pictus A. Milne Edwards, 1879, is also described for the first time.