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