species: Dardanus setifer in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Dardanus setifer


©Anne Hoggett: Dardanus setifer off northern end of Coconut Beach, Lizard Island, away from base of reef slope at about 23 metres depth.

©Anne Hoggett: Dardanus setifer off northern end of Coconut Beach, Lizard Island, away from base of reef slope at about 23 metres depth.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Malacostraca
Order Decapoda
Family Diogenidae
Genus Dardanus
Species Dardanus setifer

Distinguishing features

Similar to the more common Dardanus lagopodes but without a yellow flash under the eyes on the white ocular peduncles and lacking dark grey knee patches on walking legs. Information provided by Graham McMartin (Jan 2023).

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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