Munida rupicola Lin & Chan, 2005
Synonymy:
Munida rupicola Lin & Chan, 2005: 237, figs 1–3 (Taiwan SW coast, 673–768 m).
Type Data:
Holotype, male, NTOU H-2000-31.
Type locality:
Taiwan, 22º06´N, 120º11.8´E, 673–768 m.
Etymology:
The Latin rupicola, with a preference for rocks, refers to this new species being found within a big rock.
Size:
Holotype male 13.2 mm.
Color:
<p>Body including chelipeds orange. Carapace with 3 transverse white bands; one directly behind rostrum extending across anterior 3 lateral marginal spines, one on mid-carapace and another on posterior quarter of carapace. Walking legs orange but distal parts of propodi and entire dactyli whitish. Posterior abdomen and tailfan paler in colour.</p>
Distribution:
Known from the type-locaity Taiwan, southwestern coast at 673-768 m.