REVISION OF UPOGEBIIDAE(DECAPODA, THALASSINIDEA) IN THE INDO-WEST PACIFIC REGION

Abstract

In the present revision, the upogebiid species in the Indo-West Pacific region, comprising 45 species in two subgenera and three genera are studied. Two new genera, one new subgenus and 12 new species are recognized. Synonyms are also updated. Original intent was to prepare a paper for the section Thalassinidea from Madagascar preserved in the Museum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris. In the course of this study, however, the author unexpectedly encountered systematic problems in many aspects. The manuscript was prepared for publication in 1977, however, the publication was delayed through various reasons. The bulk of the materials from the following institutes and museums has been examined. These are cited as follows. AMS=