Abstract |
A synopsis of the family Callianassidae is presented. Defenitions are given of the subfamilies and
genera. Keys to the sufamilies, genera, as well as seperate keys to the species occurring in certain bio-
geographical areas are provided. At least the synonymy, type-locality, and distribution of the species
are listed. The following new taxa are described: Calliapaguropinae subfamily nov., Podocallichirus
genus nov., Callianassa whitei spec. nov., Callianassa gruneri spec. nov., Callianassa ngochoae spec. nov.,
Neocallichirus kempispec. nov. and Calliax doerjestispec. nov. |