Anoplonida patae Macpherson & Baba, 2006
Synonymy:
Anoplonida patae Macpherson & Baba, 2006a: 445, figs 1, 2 (Tonga and Fiji, 310–424 m).
Type Data:
Holotype, male, MNHN-Ga 5299.
Type locality:
Tonga, 19º42.31´S, 174º31.35´W, 391–402 m.
Etymology:
"The species is named in honor of Patsy A. McLaughlin, our dear colleague and eminent decapod crustacean systematist.".
Diagnostic description:
Carapace with a pair of epigastric spines, with well developed cardiac process, with postcervical process, branchial lateral margin with a few distinct blunt spines. Dactylus of peropods 2–4 shorter than propodus. Fourth abdominal segment with at least two distinct spines.
Size:
Male 4.7 mm; females, 4.3–5.4 mm (ovigerous females from 4.3 mm).
Distribution:
Tonga and Fiji, 310–424 m.