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Two new records of majid crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Majidae) from west coast of India

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies · 2016 · Vol. 4(4) · pp. 85–88

Abstract

Two species of majid crabs, Micippa philyra (Herbst, 1803) and Micippa thalia (Herbst, 1803) reported for the first time from the western coast of India. M. philyra is commonly distributed along the muddy sandy coast, while M. thalia sparsely distributed in Gulf of Kutch. Taxonomical description with illustrative figures, worldwide distribution and habitat of both the species are given here.

Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesCrustacean biology and ecologyMarine and fisheries researchDecapodaCrustaceanFisheryHabitatGeographyEcologyBiologyOceanographyGeology
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