The Alpheidae from China Seas Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea

As one of the largest families within the Caridea, the Alpheidae have attracted much attention for its species richness, especially on coral reefs. The Alpheidae are one of the most abundant decapods in tropical and subtropical areas, with 48 genera and more than 700 known species. The Alpheidae present a particular challenge in terms of both taxonomy and systematics as they are difficult to identify (some species vary in their growth and there are often large differences between the sexes). Traditional, morphology-based research on the Alpheidae still plays an important role in identifying species, compared with new methods, such as the short gene sequences. 

Based on more than 2000 specimens collected from the China Seas, this book describes and clearly illustrates 146 species belonging to 16 genera of the Alpheidae. It also presents the key features of every genus and every species within every genus, to enable readers to easily identify the alphid shrimps of the China Seas.

Part I Introduction

Part II Taxonomy of Alpheidae from China seas

Chapter 1 Genus Alpheopsis Coutière

Chapter 2 Genus Alpheus Fabricius

1) Brevirostris Group

2) Crinitus Group

4) Edwardsii Group

5) Macrocheles Group

6) Obesomanus Group

7) Sulcatus Group

Chapter 3 Genus Arete Stimpson

Chapter 4 Genus Aretopsis De Man

Chapter 5 Genus Athanas Leach

Chapter 6 Genus Automate De Man

Chapter 7 Genus Batella Holthuis

Chapter 8 Genus Bermudacaris Anker and Iliff

Chapter 9 Genus Betaeus Dana

Chapter 10 Genus Metalpheus Coutière

Chapter 11 Genus Prionalpheus Banner & Banner

Chapter 12 Genus Rugathanas Anker & Jeng

Chapter 13 Genus Salmoneus Holthuis

Chapter 14 Genus Stenalpheops Miya

Chapter 15 Genus Synalpheus Spence Bate

Chapter 16 Genus Thuylamea Nguyên