dcsimg

Description

provided by Maldives and Laccadives LifeDesk

"Colour in spirit, white, tinged in places with yellow." (Borradaile, 1903: pg. 438)

license
cc-publicdomain
author
Manalel, Jasmine

Distribution

provided by Maldives and Laccadives LifeDesk

"Dredged in Suvadiva and Fadifolu Atolls in 43 and 23 fathoms." (Borradaile, 1903: pg. 438)

license
cc-publicdomain
author
Manalel, Jasmine

Morphology

provided by Maldives and Laccadives LifeDesk

" An Ebalia with the carapace somewhat broader than long ; the front prominent, rather deeply bilobed; the anterolateral edge with three projections, of which the hinder- most is the smallest ; the middle region of the carapace raised above the rest, bearing a large mound in the hinder part and a horseshoe of 8 smaller mounds in front, the smaller mounds varying greatly in distinctness in different specimens; the hind edge evenly arched ; the body and limbs granular all over; the chelipeds of simple shape, without thorns or teeth, the fingers slender, grooved, as long as the somewhat swollen palm."

license
cc-publicdomain
author
Manalel, Jasmine

Size

provided by Maldives and Laccadives LifeDesk

"Length : 4-5 mm. Breadth : 5 mm." (Borradaile, 1903: pg. 438)

license
cc-publicdomain
author
Manalel, Jasmine