Vultocinus Explained

Vultocinus anfractus is a species of crab, the only species in the family Vultocinidae.[1] It has been found around the Philippines, Vanuatu and New Caledonia,[2] and lives on driftwood.[3] Its discovery forced a reappraisal of the relationships within the superfamily Goneplacoidea, and to the recognition of Mathildellidae, Conleyidae and Progeryonidae as separate families.[1]

Notes and References

  1. . 2008 . 17 . 1–286 . Systema Brachyurorum: Part I. An annotated checklist of extant Brachyuran crabs of the world . Peter K. L. Ng . Danièle Guinot . Peter J. F. Davie . amp .
  2. Vultocinus anfractus Ng & Manuel-Santos, 2007 (Decapoda, Brachyura, Vultocinidae): a new record for New Caledonia, with notes on female characters . Peter K. L. Ng . Bertrand Richer de Forges . amp . . 82 . 5 . 2009 . 627–634 . 10.1163/156854009X407731.
  3. Web site: Crabs discoveries put Singapore on the map . Ng Tze Yong . . December 25, 2008.

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