On identity of Atergatis ocyroe (Herbst, 1801) (Crustacea: Brachyura: Xanthidae) in Indian waters

Abstract

The present report records the occurrence of brachyuran crab Atergatis ocyroe (Herbst, 1801) which was identified wrongly as A. floridus (Linnaeus, 1767) in older studies carried out in Indian waters. The details of differences in morphological characters and distribution pattern of both species are given in the report.