A review of eastern Atlantic species of the family Parapaguridae (Decapoda, Anomura, Paguroidea)

Abstract

Fifteen hermit crab species of Parapagurus Smith, 1879, Sympagurus Smith, 1883, or Strobopagurus Lemaitre, 1989, have been found to occur in the eastern Atlantic. Of these, eight are also found in the western Atlantic and have been sufficiently described previously. The remaining seven species are reviewed and for each, a complete synonymy, a diagnosis or amended description, and illustrations, are presented. Keys to aid in the identification of all eastern Atlantic species are included.

Keywords :

• Hermit crabs
• Parapaguridae
• Parapagurus
• Sympagurus
• Strobopagurus
• review
• keys
• eastern Atlantic