Taxonomic revison of the Australian genus Caridinides Calman (Crustacea : Decapoda : Atyidae)

Abstract

All available material of the genus Caridinides has been examined. It is found to belong to a single species, C. wilkinsi, which is redescribed and its known range in Australia extended. Morphological variation is low throughout the range. The relationship of Caridinides to other genera is discussed. The status of Caridinides as a distinct, but monotypic, genus is upheld.