Systematic Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Crustacea
Order: Stomatopoda
Family: Squillidae
Genus: Dictyosquilla
Species: Dictyosquilla foveolata
(Wood-Mason)
Chinese name: Ãu§¿½¼, ºÛ¯¾ºô¤f½¼³G

 
Characteristic Features

Carapace and abdomen have greyish net-like appearance. No Y-shaped appearance on the carapace. Lateral spines on the first thoracic segment (a) are short, while spines on the second thoracic segment (b) are comparatively large in circular shape. Spines on third thoracic segment (c) reduced. The inner margin of the endospine is slightly incurved.

 
Habitat

Occurring in 10 - 20 m deep, sandy bottom.

 
Size

Body length ~ 105 mm.

 
Distribution

In southern waters of China - Guangxi, Guangdong.

 
Commercial
fishery		 Moderately important.