Allogalathea [Allogalathea]
Description
Allogalathea includes squat lobsters known for their ornate, colorful appearance, with species often sporting vivid patterns on their carapace and claws. These squat lobsters inhabit coral reefs and rocky substrates, where they feed on detritus and small organisms. They are distinguished by their delicate claws and the intricate designs on their exoskeleton.
Species

Elegant squat lobster [Allogalathea elegans]
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Yellow squat lobster [Allogalathea babai]
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Dotted squat lobster [Allogalathea inermis]
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Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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Statistics
- Species 3