Phanerophthalmus cf cerverai Austin, Gosliner & Malaquias, 2018
16mm

This specimen from Kwajalein Atoll has markings like those described for Phanerophthalmus albocollaris from the Red Sea, although that species is supposed to be a Red Sea endemic. The white "W" on the poster edge of the cephalic shield, whitish anterior edge, and unpigmented periocular area suggest this one may be Phanerophthalmus cerverai, although it may require internal examination or molecular data to be certain.

Created 20 February 2009
Updated 13 December 2021

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