taxonID	type	description	language	source
038EBF20FFAAB01BFF0894A3FE02FABF.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Guangdong Province: MBM 150328, 1 female (2.7 mm), Shudao, CN 58 C- 275, 2 May 1958. Hainan Island: MBM 150289, 1 male (4.0 mm), Shalao, 3 – 5 m, dead coral, 4 Mar. 1992; MBM 150291, 1 male (3.4 mm), Shalao, Qionghai, CN 92 C- 293, 3 – 5 m, coral, DC, 3 Apr. 1992; MBM 150326, 1 ovigerous female (3.6 mm), Dadonghai, CN C 583, 3 Dec. 1997; MBM 150329, 1 male (3.5 mm), Dadonghai, CN CJ 97 C- 585, 5 – 9 m, 3 Dec. 1997. Xisha Islands: MBM 150113, 1 female (2.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.3 mm), Luohu, Lingyang coral reef, 5 m, 28 Mar. 1975; MBM 150118, 1 female (2.2 mm), coral, 25 Mar. 1975; MBM 150120, 1 male (4.0 mm), CN 80 X- 059, May 1980; MBM 150122, 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), Jinqing Island, 9 May 1980; MBM 150123, 1 female (2.3 mm), 45 – 50 m, 4 Apr. 1975; MBM 150125, 1 male (3.0 mm), Jinyin Island, 1 Feb. 1976; MBM 150136, 1 male (2.9 mm), Wude Island, CN 57 - P 037038 / 039, coral, AT; MBM 150138, 2 males (2.9, 3.7 mm), Jinyin Island, CN 75 - X 179, 24 May 1975; MBM 150236, 1 male (3.9 mm), Wude Island, CN 580 - 068, 30 Mar. 1958; MBM 150327, 1 male (2.6 mm), Yongxing Island, CN 80 X- 208, 11 – 13 Jul. 1980; MBM 150347, 1 male (2.6 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.3 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 80 X- 129, 19 May 1980; MBM 150355, 17 males (2.7 – 4.5 mm), 4 females (2.2 – 3.9 mm), 5 ovigerous females (3.1 – 4.1 mm), CN 80 X- 144, coral, 19 – 21 May 1980; MBM 150364, 2 males (3.6, 3.8 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.4, 3.7 mm), Celiang Beach, CN 58 C- 627, 28 Apr. 1958; MBM 150370, 3 males (2.2 – 3.8 mm), 2 females (2.0, 2.3 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.1, 3.3 mm), Celiang Beach, CN 58 C- 627, 28 – 29 Apr. 1958; MBM 150389, 2 males (2.1, 3.8 mm), 11 females (1.7 – 3.3 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 75 - X 167, 23 May 1975. Nansha Islands: MBM 150202, 5 males (3.6 – 4.8 mm), 1 female (4.8 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), Yongshu Reef, coral reef, CN SSFJ 1 - 13, 3 m, 17 May 1990; MBM 150226, 1 male (2.4 mm), 1 female (2.6 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.8, 3.8 mm), Chigua Reef, coral reef, CN SSFJ 2 - 16, 19 May 1990; MBM 150233, 2 males (3.0, 3.4 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.0 mm), Wufang Reef, CN SSFJ 8 - 84, 1 – 4 m, coral, 6 – 7 May 1990; MBM 150337, 1 male (3.6 mm), 1 female (1.4 mm), Yongshu Reef, coral reef, 11 Apr. 1999.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFAAB01BFF0894A3FE02FABF.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Madagascar, Mozambique Channel, Delagoa Bay, Cargados Carazos, Amirante, Saya De Malha Bank, Red Sea, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, South China Sea, Talaud and Holandia Bay, near Timor, Marsegu Island, Gorong Island, Ternate, Indonesia, New Guinea, Western Australia, Lifu, Loyalty Islands, Palau Islands, Yap Island; intertidal to 146 m. Now also known from South China Sea; intertidal to 50 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFAAB01BFF0894A3FE02FABF.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions of the species. Galathea aegyptiaca is a coral reef inhabitant.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA9B01AFF0892ACFD90FA14.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. East China Sea. MBM 150241, 1 male (2.2 mm), St. V- 9, CN V 471 B- 15, 106 m, fine sand, AT, 15 Oct. 1975; MBM 150253, 1 male (2.4 mm), 3 ovigerous females (2.7 – 3.3 mm), St. V- 9, CN V 470 B- 38, 110 m, fine sand, AT, 10 Oct. 1975.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA9B01AFF0892ACFD90FA14.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Madagascar, Mozambique Channel, off Somali Republic, Red Sea, South Arabian Sea, central part of Indian Ocean, Sagami Bay, Japan; 29 – 732 m. Now also known from East China Sea; 106 – 110 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA9B01AFF0892ACFD90FA14.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree well with Baba’s (1990) description. This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA8B01CFF0892D4FC3CF96F.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype: MBM 150230, ovigerous female (3.1 mm), Mengzijiao, Nansha Islands, South China Sea, CN 4 - 5, 78 m, coral reef, TT, 25 May 1990. Paratype: MBM 150231, 1 male (4.1 mm), same collection data as holotype.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA8B01CFF0892D4FC3CF96F.taxon	description	Description. Rostrum broad triangular, with 4 lateral teeth, nearly as long as broad, 0.3 as long as and 0.4 as wide as carapace. Carapace 0.9 as long as broad; dorsal surface with some short striae and transverse ridges; lateral margins slightly convex, with 6 spines on each side. Anterolateral (first) spine pronounced, second spine ventral and slightly posterior to anterolateral spine, much smaller than spines behind anterior cervical groove. Lateral orbital angle ending in small spine; infraorbital margin angular anteriorly. Anterior first transverse ridge with 2 pairs of submedian epigastric spines; third transverse ridge with extremely strong median protogastric spine. Anterobranchial spine only on right side in holotype (absent on left side of holotype and both sides of paratype). First and second transverse ridges short, interrupted ridge between anteriormost branchial marginal spines directly behind anterior cervical groove on each side; third and fourth interrupted. Four major uninterrupted transverse ridges present on posterior half of carapace. Pterygostomian flap rugose, with sparse short setae, anterior margin approximately roundish, surface and anterior dorsal margin unarmed. Sternal plastron as long as broad. Sternite 3 broader than long, anteriorly subtriangular, with small median sinus. Sternite 4 (including posterior lateral projection) 1.3 times as broad as sternite 3, with some ridges. Sternites 5 – 7 smooth. Abdominal tergites 2 – 4 each having 2 setiferous transverse ridges. Telson 0.6 as long as broad, indistinctly subdivided by shallow sutures. Paratype male with 2 pairs of gonopods. Antennular peduncle with article 1 armed with 3 well-developed distal spines, distomesial spine slender, distodorsal spine largest; ultimate article with a few short setae distally. Article 1 of antennal peduncle with blunt distomesial spine barely reaching end of article 2. Article 2 with 2 well-developed distal spines, distomesial spine slightly smaller than distolateral and barely reaching midlength of article 3, distolateral spine reaching end of article 3. Article 3 with incurved distomesial spine hardly reaching end of article 4. Mxp 3 ischium 1.2 times as long as merus when measured along mesial margin, with small distal spine on flexor margin; extensor margin unarmed; crista dentata with 21 denticles. Merus having flexor margin with 5 or more unequally sized spines located in distal half; extensor margin with small distal spine. Carpus unarmed. Propodus 1.48 times longer than dactylus, 0.8 length of carpus. P 1 1.4 times length of carapace, relatively massive, with setae and rows of spines. Merus 0.6 as long as carapace, 1.8 times longer than carpus, with 2 rows of spines, distalmost of dorsomesial spines strongest. Carpus 0.9 as long as breadth at midlength, 0.5 length of palm; mesial margin with 4 strong spines, third spine prominent; lateral margin with 3 strong spines. Palm 1.2 times longer than broad, lateral and mesial margins subparallel; spines arranged roughly in 5 rows (except marginal spines); lateral spines continued on to entire length of fixed finger. Fingers 0.7 length of palm, each distally ending in incurved spine; opposable margins fitting each other when closed, with denticles on distal two-thirds of length. P 2 – P 4 relatively slender, breadths subequal, setose mesial surfaces. P 2 merus 0.6 length of carapace, with 7 spines on dorsal margin and 1 on distoventral margin. Carpus 0.7 length of propodus, with 6 spines on dorsal margin and 3 spines on lateral surface. Propodus 1.4 times as long as dactylus, flexor margin with 4 movable spines and extensor margin with 7; lateral surface with 2 proximal spines subparallel to extensor margin. Dactylus gently curving, flexor margin with 5 proximally diminishing teeth, each with corneous spines. P 3 and P 4 similar to P 2 with exception of small differences in number and size of spines. Epipods absent from P 1 – P 4.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA8B01CFF0892D4FC3CF96F.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The species name is given in honour of the Japanese carcinologist, Prof. Keiji Baba, who kindly gave us important advice for our galatheid research and provided pertinent references.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA8B01CFF0892D4FC3CF96F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Only known from the type locality, Mengzijiao, Nansha Islands, South China Sea, 78 m depth.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA8B01CFF0892D4FC3CF96F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Galathea babai n. sp. is unique in the genus in having the strong median protogastric spine on carapace. The new species is close to G. australiensis, G. cymbulaerostris Tirmizi, 1966, and G. tanegashimae in the absence of uninterrupted striae between the anteriormost branchial marginal spines directly behind the cervical groove, the hepatic lateral margin with a small but distinct spine, and the absence of spines on the pterygostomian flap. Galathea babai is distinguished from these species by having at least five instead of two spines on the flexor margin of Mxp 3 merus and in the P 1 carpus being nearly as long as broad or slightly longer than broad, instead of more than 1.5 times longer than broad.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFAEB01FFF089596FED5FDE4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. East China Sea. MBM 042820, 2 males (5.3, 5.6 mm), 3 ovigerous females (6.3 – 6.6 mm), St. 4082, 28 ° N, 123.5 ° E, CN D 40 B- 36, 84 m, brown muddy sand, 1 Jul. 1959; MBM 042822, 1 male (7.3 mm), 2 ovigerous females (6.4, 7.9 mm), St. 4082, 28 ° N, 123.5 ° E, CN D 143 B- 9, 81 m, brown sand, AT, 9 Dec. 1959; MBM 042823, 2 males (4.4, 5.4 mm), St. 4083, 28 ° N, 124 ° E, CN D 45 B- 78, 88 m, AT, 4 Jun. 1959; MBM 042824, 1 ovigerous female (7.5 mm), St. 4084, 27.5 ° N, 121 ° E, CN D 139 B- 11, 95 m, sand and mud, AT, 7 Dec. 1959; MBM 042926, 2 ovigerous females (5.0, 5.9 mm), St. 4081, 28 ° N, 123 ° E, CN 19 - 23, 81 m, BT, 2 Feb. 1959; MBM 069830, 6 males (5.6 – 7.0 mm), 5 ovigerous females (5.6 – 6.9 mm), St. 6082, 18 ° N, 113 ° E, CN D 113 B- 36, 86 m, muddy sand, AT, 25 Oct. 1959; MBM 069831, 1 male (7.3 mm), St. 4083, 28 ° N, 124 ° E, CN D 140 B- 4, 8 Dec. 1959; MBM 150238, 3 males (2.8 – 3.6 mm), St. V- 8, CN V 472 B- 45, 100 m, fine sand, AT, 10 Oct. 1975; MBM 150239, 2 males (3.6, 4.3 mm), St. IV- 7, CN V 554 B- 72, 126 m, fine sand, AT, 21 Sep. 1976; MBM 150359, 1 ovigerous female (5.5 mm), St. V 5, CN V 474 B- 62, 90 m, fine sand, AT, 11 Oct. 1975; MBM 150243, 1 ovigerous female (4.5 mm), St. VI- 3, CN V 527 B- 24, 130 m, fine sand and broken shell, AT, 29 Aug. 1976; MBM 150244, 1 male (4.5 mm), 1 ovigerous female (5.6 mm), St. V- 3, CN V 519 B- 121, 105 m, fine sand, AT, 27 Aug. 1976; MBM 150247, 1 ovigerous female (5.0 mm), St. G- 2, CN V 463 B- 32, 55 m, fine sand, AT, 8 Oct. 1975; MBM 150248, 4 males (3.2 – 5.5 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.8 mm), St. V- 7, CN V 473 B- 64, 100 m, fine sand, AT, 10 Oct. 1975; MBM 150249, 3 males (3.5 – 6.3 mm), 2 ovigerous females (4.2, 5.5 mm), St. N- 5, CN V 495 B- 3, 110 m, AT, 4 Jul. 1976; MBM 150254, 2 ovigerous females (3.8, 4.4 mm), St. V- 6, CN V 496 B- 3, 115 m, AT; MBM 150255, 3 males (2.9 – 5.7 mm), 1 female (2.98 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.9 – 4.9 mm), St. 30, CN V 570 B- 31, 138 m, fine sand, AT, 11 Jun. 1978; MBM 150256, 1 ovigerous female (6.2 mm), St. IV- 2, CN V 493 B- 21, 85 m, muddy sand, AT, 4 Jul. 1976; MBM 150257, 6 males (2.8 – 5.0 mm), 2 females (2.3, 2.5 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.9 – 4.2 mm), St. V- 2, CN V 499 B- 10, 112 m, fine sand, AT, 5 Jul. 1976; MBM 150258, 1 female (3.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (5.3 mm), St. VI- 4, CN V 526 B- 102, 139 m, fine sand, AT, 29 Aug. 1976; MBM 150259, 1 male (4.8 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.9 mm), St. V- 4, CN V 500 B- 4, 94 m, AT, 5 Jul. 1976; MBM 150260, 1 male (5.4 mm), CN W 8 B- 28, 74 m, sand, AT, 15 Aug. 1964; MBM 150262, 15 males (4.9 – 8.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (5.4 mm), East China Sea, St. 4083, CN D 140 B- 4, 90 m, brown sand, AT, 8 Dec. 1959; MBM 150263, 10 males (2.8 – 5.8 mm), 4 females (2.9 – 4.7 mm), 20 ovigerous females (2.9 – 5.9 mm), St. V- 3, CN V 519 B- 122, 105 m, fine sand, AT, 27 Aug. 1976; MBM 150318, 1 male (3.1 mm), CN V 489 B- 16, 82 m, muddy sand, AT, 27 Jun. 1976; MBM 150341, 1 male (2.9 mm), St. V – 3, CN V 519 B- 123, 105 m, fine sand, AT, 27 Aug. 1976; MBMB 150261, 5 males (3.4 – 5.3 mm), 2 females (1.9, 3.9 mm), 5 ovigerous females (4.4 – 5.8 mm), St. V- 5, CN V 474 B- 37, 90 m, fine sand, AT, 11 Oct. 1975. South China Sea. MBM 069827, 2 males (4.0, 7.4 mm), St. 6079, 19.5 ° N, 113 ° E, CN K 88 B- 38, 128 m, sand, AT, 20 Oct. 1959; MBM 069828, 1 female (4.1 mm), St. 6109, CN L 59 B-l 1, 194 m, moderate sand, AT, 21 Apr. 1959; MBM 069829, 1 female (6.8 mm), St. 6079, 19.5 ° N, 113 ° E, CN K 134 B- 14, 121 m, muddy sand, AT. Nansha Islands: MBM 150230, Mengzi coral reef, CN 4 - 5, 78 m, coral, TT, 25 May 1990.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFAEB01FFF089596FED5FDE4.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from East China Sea, Japan, East of Masbate, Sulu Archipelago, Eastern of Rockhampton, Queensland, Southwestern Australia; 31 – 382 m. Now also known from South China Sea; 78 – 194 m. The present report extends the bathymetric range of the species in the East China Sea from 84 – 130 m to 55 – 139 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFAEB01FFF089596FED5FDE4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree well with the descripton of Miyake & Baba (1964), with the exception of the Mxp 3 merus in three males (MBM 150262). The three male specimens have three spines on the flexor margin, in which the proximal spine is strong and the distal and median spines are much smaller than the proximal. The holotype of G. balssi has two spines on the flexor margin of the Mxp 3 merus, the distal of which is smaller.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFADB011FF089664FB7BFBEA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. MBM 215133, 2 females (1.8, 2.2 mm), St. 6266, 17 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN K 243 B- 10, 50.5 m, muddy sand and shell, 13 Jul. 1960; MBM 215132, 2 males (3.2, 3.4 mm), 1 female (3.4 mm), St. 6273, 18 ° 15 ΄ N, 106 ° 30 ΄ E, CN K 293 B- 91, 46 m, sandy mud, AT, 25 Aug. 1963. Nansha Islands: MBM 150230, 1 female (4.3 mm), Mengzi Reef, coral reef, CN 4 - 5, TT, 78 m, coral, 25 May 1990. Beibu Gulf: MBM 215130, 1 male (3.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.5 mm), St. 7304, 20 ° 10 ΄ N, 108 ° E, CN X 171 B- 79, 54 m, AT, 21 Jan. 1962; MBM 215134, 1 male (4.1 mm), St. 6241, 19 ° N, 108 ° E, CN X 67 B- 17, 65.7 m, mealy sand and ooze, AT, 10 Feb. 1960; MBM 215136, 1 ovigerous female (4.8 mm), St. 6218, 19 ° 45 ΄ N, 108 ° 30 ΄ E, CN Y 97 B- 21, 62 m, muddy sand, AT, 18 Apr. 1960; MBM 215137, 1 female (3.7 mm), St. 6241, 19 ° N, 108 ° E, CN Y 67 B- 17, 65.7 m, mealy and sandy mud, 10 Feb. 1960; MBM 215138, 1 male (4.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.9 mm), St. 6239, 19 ° 45 ΄ N, 108 ° E, CN X 4 B- 32, 63.3 m, AT, 4 Dec. 1959; MBM 215139, 1 male (4.1 mm), St. 6225, 18 ° N, 108 ° 30 E, CN 19 - 11, 79 m, muddy sand, AT, 28 Jan. 1959; MBM 215141, 1 ovigerous female (4.3 mm), 20 ° N, 108 ° E, CN K 293 B- 91, 46 m, St. 6238, sandy mud, AT, 13 Apr. 1980; MBM 215142, 1 male (2.6 mm), St. 6262, 19 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN K 257 B- 79, 48 m, muddy sand, AT, 15 Oct. 1960; MBM 215143, 1 female (2.6 mm), St. 6272, 18 ° 30 ΄ N, 106 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 25 B- 8, 44.5 m, muddy sand, AT, 18 May 1960; MBM 215144, 1 male (4.2 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.8 mm), St. 6263, 19 ° N, 107 ° E, CN X 4 B- 32, 63.3 m, AT, 7 May 1960; MBM 215145, 1 male (3.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.4 mm), St. 6273, 18 ° 15 ΄ N, 106 ° 30 ΄ E, CN K 293 B, 46 m, sandy mud, 25 Oct. 1960; MBM 215146, 5 males (2.3 – 4.5 mm), 5 females (1.7 – 2.5 mm), 5 ovigerous females (3.0 – 3.8 mm), St. 7802, 107 ° E, 18 ° N, CN X 189 B- 32, 67 m, 10 Apr. 1962; MBM 215147, 2 males (2.6, 2.7 mm), St. 6239, 19 ° 45 ΄ N, 108 ° E, CN X 4 B- 32, 63.3 m, AT, 4 Sep. 1959; MBM 215149, 1 male (3.1 mm), 2 ovigerous female (2.7, 3.3 mm), St. 6266, 17 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN K 243 B- 27, 12.5 m, mud, sand and shell, AT, 13 Jul. 1960; MBM 215150, 9 males (1.8 – 4.3 mm), 5 ovigerous females (2.8 – 4.0 mm), St. 7802, 18 ° N, 107 ° E, CN X 189 B, 6.7 m, grit and sandy mud, AT, 10 Apr. 1962; MBM 215152, 1 female (3.2 mm), St. 6271, 19 ° N, 106 ° 30 ΄ E, CN Z 17 B- 13, 44 m, AT, 17 May 1960; MBM 215153, 1 male (3.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.5 mm), St. 6263, 19 ° N, 107 ° E, CN I 16 B- 21, 55.5 m, muddy sand, AT, 17 May 1960; MBM 215154, 1 female (3.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.3 mm), St. 7305, 20 ° N, 108 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 295 B- 261, 64 m, fine, mealy and sandy mud, AT, 18 Oct. 1962; MBM 215155, 2 ovigerous females (3.7, 3.4 mm), St. 7305, 20 ° N, 108 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 172 B, 62 m, AT, 21 Jan. 1962; MBM 215156, 1 female (2.0 mm), St. 7405, 19 ° 35 ΄ N, 108 ° E, CN X 160 B- 29, 60 m, AT, 14 Jan. 1962; MBM 215158, 1 ovigerous female (4.2 mm), St. 7503, 20 ° 50 ΄ N, 108 ° 15 ΄ E, CN X 249 B- 68, 52 m, coarse sand, AT, 22 Aug. 1962; MBM 215159, 1 male (4.1 mm), St. 7502, 19 ° 30 ΄ N, 106 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 248 B- 66, 32 m, moderate grit, AT, 21 Aug. 1962; MBM 215213, 1 male (2.0 mm), St. 6251, 19 ° 45 ΄ N, 107 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 99 B- 43, 64 m, AT, 19 Apr. 1960; MBM 215251, 2 ovigerous females (3.3, 3.8 mm), St. 7503, 19 ° 25 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN X 249 B- 68, 52 m, AT, 22 Aug. 1962.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFADB011FF089664FB7BFBEA.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Sibuyan Sea, Davao Gulf off Southeastern Mindanao, Ternate, Moluccas, Sulu Archipelago, Indonesia, Southwestern Australia; 37 – 100 m. Now also known from South China Sea; 6.7 – 79 m. The present record extends the bathymetric range of the species from 37 – 100 to 6.7 – 100 m	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFADB011FF089664FB7BFBEA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree essentially with the description of Galathea consobrina De Man, 1902, with the exceptions of features of the Mxp 3 merus: most of the specimens examined have two stout spines on the extensor margin, but the male of MBM 215139 has a very small spine between the two stout spines. Three hepatic spines are consistently present in most of the specimens examined, as in the holotype, but one male (MBM 215213) has five spines. This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA3B013FF089451FCB3F9BA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Hainan Island: Linchang Reef, coral reef — MBM 150381, 2 ovigerous females (3.5, 3.7 mm), 5 Aug. 1958; MBM 150126, 1 ovigerous female (3.4 mm), CN 90 C- 715, 13 Dec. 1990; MBM 150280, 1 male (3.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.0 mm), 5 m, 10 Apr. 1992; MBM 150275, 3 males (2.8 – 4.1 mm), 3 ovigerous females (4.0 – 4.3 mm), intertidal coral platform, from dead coral, 10 Apr. 1992; MBM 150282, 2 males (2.7, 3.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.8 mm), CN 92 C- 308, 10 – 11 m, 7 Apr. 1992; MBM 150295, 22 males (2.4 – 5.1 mm), 5 females (2.1 – 4.5 mm), 22 ovigerous females (2.7 – 4.5 mm), CN 92 C- 306, 7 – 10 m, 11 Apr. 1992; MBM 150310, 18 ovigerous females (2.7 – 4.5 mm), 18 males (2.09 – 4.3 mm), CN 92 C- 306, 7 Apr. 1992. Lingao, Meixia — MBM 150116, 1 male (3.3 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.2 mm), 8 Apr. 1992; MBM 150283, 5 males (2.9 – 4.2 mm), 11 ovigerous females (2.7 – 4.1 mm), intertidal coral platform, from dead coral, 9 Apr. 1992; MBM 150301, 32 males (2.4 – 4.4 mm), 3 females (3.0 – 3.6 mm), 31 ovigerous females (3.0 – 4.4 mm), CN 92 C- 324, 8 Apr. 1992; MBM 150308, 36 males (2.7 – 4.6 mm), 25 ovigerous females (3.2 – 4.6 mm), CN 92 C- 323, 8 Apr. 1992; MBM 150313, 1 male (3.5 mm), CN 90 C – 689, 2 Dec. 1990; MBM 150306, 3 males (1.6 – 2.5 mm), 1 female (1.8 mm), 2 ovigerous females (2.3, 2.8 mm), CN 90 C- 691, coral, 2 Dec. 1990. Lanmai — MBM 150274, 3 males (3.3 – 4.3 mm), 3 ovigerous females (3.7 – 4.6 mm), intertidal coral, platform from dead coral, 9 Apr. 1992. Xinying — MBM 150375, 4 males (2.6 – 3.3 mm), 2 females (2.3, 3.3 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.5, 3.5 mm), CN 56 - K 033, 13 – 14 Jan. 1956. Xincun Harbor — MBM 150277, 1 male (3.0 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.0 mm), 1 – 5 m, DC, 26 Mar. 1992; MBM 150278, 1 male (2.7 mm), 2 females (3.3, 4.1 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.8, 3.9 mm), 17 m, DC, 26 – 27 Mar. 1992. Sanya, Xiaodonghai — MBM 150124, 6 males (3.0 – 3.3 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.9 mm), CN CJ 97 C – 240, DC, 5 Mar. 1997. Sanya, Ximaozhou Island — MBM 150311, 1 male (2.6 mm), Ximaozhou, 19 Mar. 1992. Sanya, Yalong Bay — MBM 150324, 2 males (3.0, 3.8 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.4 mm), 6 – 11 m, DC, 25 Nov. 1990. Sanya, Dadonghai — MBM 150329, 1 male (2.4 mm), CN CJ 97 C – 585, 5 – 9 m, 3 Dec. 1997; MBM 150344, 2 males (2.5, 2.9 mm), 3 ovigerous females (2.5 – 3.3 mm), CN CJ 97 C- 216, 4 Mar. 1997; MBM 150346, 2 males (2.2, 2.2 mm), 1 female (2.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.1 mm), CN CJ 97 C- 193, dead coral, DC, 1 Mar. 1997; MBM 150352, 2 males (3.0, 3.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.6 mm), CN CJ 972 - 353, 7 – 10 m, DC, 21 Nov. 1997; MBM 150336, 2 ovigerous females (2.9, 3.0 mm), CN CJ 97 C- 212, 4 Mar. 1997. Sanya, Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island — MBM 150273, 1 ovigerous female (3.0 mm), 9 m, living coral, 25 Mar. 1992; MBM 150279, 2 males (3.2, 3.5 mm), 6 – 11 m, coral and crinoids, 19 Nov. 1990; MBM 150281, 1 male (2.4 mm), CN 92 C- 221, 18 Mar. 1992; MBM 150284, 1 male (2.2 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.7 – 4.2 mm), CN 92 C- 242, CN 92 C- 243, DC, 19 – 21 Mar. 1992; MBM 150287, 3 males (1.9 – 3.1 mm), 1 female (3.6 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.0, 3.2 mm), 7 m, living Pocillopora sp., 22 Mar. 1992; MBM 150322, 1 female (2.6 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.1 mm), CN 90 C- 665, 24 Nov. 1990. Weizhou Island, Beibu Gulf: MBM 150383, 1 ovigerous female (3.4 mm), North Harbor, 13 Apr. 1978; MBM 150390, 2 males (3.7, 4.0 mm), Dongjiaoju, 12 Apr. 1978; MBM 150391, 1 male (4.2 mm), 15 Apr. 1978; MBM 150371, 1 male (3.3 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.1 mm), 4 Apr. 1978.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA3B013FF089451FCB3F9BA.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Cape Rachado (Malacca), Gulf of Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Sorong Doom; low tide to 3.6 m. Now also known from South China Sea; intertidal to 17 m depth.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA3B013FF089451FCB3F9BA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Galathea coralliophilus Baba & Oh, 1990 is close to G. corallicola Haswell, 1882 and G. ohshimai Miyake & Baba, 1967, in having two epigastric spines on the carapace, epipods present on the P 1, and no extensor spine on the Mxp 3 carpus. In addition to the differences noted by Macpherson (2008), G. coralliophilus can be distinguished from G. corallicola and G. ohshimai by the presence of both the scale-like ridges behind the anterior second transverse ridge and the feathered setae on the carapace and abdomen. Galathea coralliophilus is also distinguished from G. ohshimai by the Mxp 3 merus that bears the distal flexor spine subequal to, instead of smaller than, the proximal flexor spine. The specimens agree quite well with the original description and illustrations of Baba & Oh (1990). This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA1B012FF0891A1FD37F90A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. MBM 069823, 1 male (5.4 mm), St. 6224, 17.75 ° N, 109 ° E, CN N 219 B- 177, 54 m, coarse mud, sand and shell, AT, 16 May 1960. Hainan Island: MBM 150114, 1 ovigerous female (4.9 mm), Xincun Harbor, CN 92 C- 271, 1 – 3 m, DC, living coral, 26 – 27 Mar. 1992; MBM 150287, 1 male (4.1 mm), 2 ovigerous females (4.0, 4.3 mm), Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island, 7 m, from living Pocillopora sp., 22 Mar. 1992; MBM 150288, 1 male (5.4 mm), Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island, 8 m, dead coral, 27 Mar. 1992; MBM 150307, 1 female (3.3 mm), CN 90 C – 665, Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island, 6 – 11 m, DC, 25 Nov. 1990.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA1B012FF0891A1FD37F90A.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Izu Islands, Ryukyu Islands; 2 – 40 m. Now also known from South China Sea; 1 – 54 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA1B012FF0891A1FD37F90A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree well with Osawa’s (2004) descripton and illustrations. This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA0B015FF089131FC64F8D4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. MBM 069806, 2 females (3.0, 2.8 mm), CN K 31 B; MBM 069807, 1 male (4.3 mm), 2 ovigerous females (4.7, 4.8 mm), St. 6145, 18 ° 15 ' N, 111 ° E, CN K 172 B- 11, 158 m, mealy and sandy mud, BT, 14 Jul. 1959; MBM 069810, 2 males (4.3, 4.7 mm), 4 ovigerous females (4.5 – 5.8 mm), St. 6080, 19 ° N, 113 ° E, CN K 67 B- 51, 220 m, fine sand, AT, 11 Jul. 1959.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA0B015FF089131FC64F8D4.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previouely known from Banda Island, Central Queensland; 296 – 659 m. Now also known from South China Sea; 158 – 220 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA0B015FF089131FC64F8D4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions of the species. The present specimens have more numerous transverse ridges on the carapace than the sample from the Central Queensland reported by Baba (1994). This is the first record for the species from Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA7B017FF089114FCC8FA2A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Hainan Island: MBM 150279, 1 ovigerous female (3.6 mm), Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island, 6 – 11 m, coral and crinoides, 19 Nov. 1990; MBM 150284, 1 female (4.5 mm), Yezhu Island, CN 92 C- 242, 92 C- 243, DC, 19 – 21 Mar. 1992. Xisha Islands: MBM 150075, 6 males (3.2 – 3.9 mm), Celiang Beach, CN 58 C- 6272, 28 Apr. 1958; MBM 150077, 1 male (3.4 mm), 3 ovigerous females (2.6 – 3.3 mm), Wude Island, CN 58 C- 068, 30 Mar. 1958; MBM 150115, Shanhu Island, 1 male (1.8 mm), CN 80 X- 147, 19 – 21 May 1980; MBM 150118, 1 ovigerous female (2.2 mm), coral, 25 Mar. 1975; MBM 150119, 1 ovigerous female (2.5 mm), Xishazhou, 45 – 50 m, 4 Apr. 1975; MBM 150120, 1 ovigerous female (2.9 mm), CN 80 X- 0 59, May 1980; MBM 150122, 1 ovigerous female (3.2 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 131, 9 May 1980; MBM 150127, 3 males (2.0 – 2.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.1 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 80 X- 131, 9 May 1980; MBM 150136, 2 males (3.9, 4.1 mm), 3 ovigerous females (3.3 – 4.0 mm), Wude Island, CN 57 - P 037038 / 039, coral, AT; MBM 150137, 1 female (3.4 mm), Jinyin Island, 30 May 1975; MBM 150138, 2 males (2.6, 3.8 mm), 3 females (2.5 – 4.1 mm), Jinyin Island, CN 75 - X 179, 24 May 1975; MBM 150143, 1 male (2.3 mm), Chenhang Island, 20 May 1975; MBM 150145, 1 male (2.2 mm), Chenhang Island, CN 75 - X 159, 22 May 1975; MBM 150325, 2 ovigerous females (2.0, 3.0 mm), Zhaoshu Island, CN 80 X- 030, 7 May 1980; MBM 150242, 20 males (1.9 – 3.2 mm), 13 females (2.1 – 3.7 mm), 2 ovigerous females (2.5, 2.9 mm), Dong Island, CN 80 X- 171, 28 – 31 May 1980; MBM 150315, 3 females (2.4 – 3.4 mm), Jingqing Island, CN 80 X- 124 A, 19 May 1980; MBM 150317, 1 female (3.2 mm), Shi Island, CN 81 X-C- 204, 2 – 4 Jul. 1981; MBM 150317, 2 males (3.3, 4.2 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), Yongxing Island, 16 Mar. 1980; MBM 150319, 1 male (1.6 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.6 mm), Chenhang Island, CN 80 X- 119, 18 May 1975; MBM 150321, 7 males (2.4 – 3.7 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.7 – 3.6 mm), Chenhang Island, CN 58 C- 410, 12 Nov. 1958; MBM 150327, 7 males (2.3 – 3.7 mm), 3 females (2.0 – 3.9 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.6 mm), Yongxing Island, CN 80 X- 208, 11 – 13 Jul. 1980; MBM 150330, 2 males (3.4, 2.8 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.5 mm), Shi Island, coral, 14 – 15 May 1957; MBM 150333, 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), Dong Island, St. 3 - 7, 19 Jul. 1975; MBM 150339, 2 males (3.8, 2.3 mm), 3 females (2.6 – 3.7 mm), Shi Island, CN 75 - X 021, 10 Oct. 1975; MBM 150340, 3 males (2.0 – 3.9 mm), 2 ovigerous females (2.9, 1.7 mm), Lingyangjiao, CN 75 - X 217, 28 May 1975; MBM 150347, 9 males (1.7 – 3.8 mm), 1 female (2.2 mm), 7 ovigerous females (2.5 – 3.8 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 80 X- 129, 19 May 1980; MBM 150348, 1 ovigerous female (3.2 mm), CN 81 X-C- 88 C, 23 May 1981; MBM 150349, 10 males (2.5 – 4.2 mm), 2 females (2.7, 3.1 mm), 3 ovigerous females (2.3 – 3.5 mm), Shi Island, CN 80 X- 045, 10 May 1980; MBM 150350, 3 males (2.9 – 3.5 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.4 mm), Beijiao, CN 58 C- 026, 23 Mar. 1958; MBM 150355, 9 males (2.5 – 4.3 mm), 9 females (2.2 – 3.8 mm), 9 ovigerous females (2.9 – 4.1 mm), Shanhu Island, CN 80 X- 144, 19 – 21 May 1980; MBM 150365, 1 ovigerous female (3.9 mm), Yongxing Island, CN 80 X- 043, 9 May 1980; MBM 150368, 1 male (3.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.1 mm), Chenhang Island, CN 81 X-C- 2, 16 May 1981; MBM 150370, 2 males (2.5, 2.5 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.5 mm), Celiang Beach, CN 58 C- 627, 28 – 29 Apr. 1958; MBM 150377, 1 male (2.6 mm), 3 females (2.2 – 3.1 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 81 X-C- 52 a, 19 May 1981; MBM 150382, 2 males (1.4, 1.7 mm), Xishazhou, 5 Apr. 1975; MBM 150387, 8 males (2.0 – 3.9 mm), 2 ovigerous females (2.3, 2.7 mm), Jinyin Island, CN 80 X- 087, 14 May 1980; MBM 150389, 1 male (2.8 mm), 2 females (2.8, 3.2 mm), Jinqing Island, CN 75 - X 167, 23 May 1975; MBMB 150385, 8 males (2.2 – 3.7 mm), 3 females (2.7 – 3.0 mm), Yongxing Island, CN 81 X-C- 95, 31 May to 1 Jul. 1981. Nansha Islands: MBM 150158, 1 ovigerous females (3.1, 3.2 mm), Sanjiaojiao, CN 93 - 102, dead coral, 24 May 1993; MBM 150160, 1 male (2.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.2 mm), Chiguajiao, 16 Apr. 1999; MBM 150164, 2 males (1.4 – 2.3 mm), 2 females (1.3, 2.6 mm), Nanxunjiao, 7 Apr. 1999; MBM 150165, 1 female (3.2 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.6 mm), Yongshujiao, CN 93 - 044, 18 May 1993; MBM 150169, 1 ovigerous female (3.8 mm), Anyejiao, CN 93 - 074, 23 May 1993; MBM 150176, 1 male (3.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.4 mm), Chiguajiao, CN SSFVI 6 - 25, coral, 13 May 1989; MBM 150194, 1 female (3.0 mm), Xinyijiao, CN SSFJ 9 - 27, 1 – 3 m, coral, 30 May 1990; MBM 150197, 6 males (1.9 – 3.1 mm), 7 ovigerous females (2.5 – 3.3 mm), Banlujiao, CN SSFV 2 - 42, coral, 19 Sep. 1988; MBM 150202, 2 males (3.0, 3.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.5 mm), Yongshujiao, CN SSFJ 1 - 13, 3 m, 17 May 1990; MBM 150203, 2 ovigerous females (3.4, 3.4 mm), Menzijiao, CN SSFJ 7 - 15, coral, 25 May 1990; MBM 150204, 1 ovigerous female (2.7 mm), Zhubijiao, 10 Apr. 1990; MBM 150206, 1 female (2.6 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.2 mm), Zhubijiao, 30 May 1993; MBM 150210, 1 male (5.3 mm), Dongmenjiao, CN SSFJ 3 - 13, 1 – 3 m, coral, 20 May 1990; MBM 150215, 4 males (2.1 – 3.6 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.4 – 3.4 mm), Xiannvjiao, CN 93 - 130, dead coral, 28 May 1993; MBM 150218, 2 males (1.4, 3.5 mm), 4 ovigerous females (2.4 – 3.0 mm), Banyuejiao, 28 Sep. 1994; MBM 150226, 1 female (2.6 mm), Chiguajiao, CN SSFJ 2 - 16, 19 May 1990; MBM 150233, 1 male (3.1 mm), Wufangjiao, CN SSFJ 8 - 84, 1 – 4 m, coral, 6 – 7 May 1990; MBM 150235, 2 males (2.7, 3.2 mm), Da’aijiao, CN SSFJ 6 - 36, 1 – 3 m, coral, 26 May 1990; 2 males (2.2, 3.3 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.9, 3.3 mm), Zhubijiao, St. 8, CN 24 - 21 B 3, 2.5 m, coral, 4 May 2004.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA7B017FF089114FCC8FA2A.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Red Sea, Madagascar and Mozambique Channel, Comoro Islands, Farquhar Islands, Cöetivy Islands, Mauritius, Saya de Malha Bank, Chagos Archipelago, Gorong Island, Timor, Biak I. and Hollandia, New Guinea, Ternate, Taiwan, Ishigaki-jima, Okinawa-jima, Amami-oshima, Ryukyu Islands, Palau Islands and Yap Island, Fiji Islands, Ellice Islands, Loyalty Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia; intertidal to 48 m. Now also known from South China Sea; intertidal to 50 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA7B017FF089114FCC8FA2A.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The species is unique among congeners from the Indo-West Pacific in having the pterygostomian flap with one or two spines on the anterior upper margin near the linea anomurica and in the Mxp 3 merus having a strongly median spine on the flexor margin. Seven of the specimens examined (two males and five ovigerous females of MBM 150333 and MBM 150215) have two spines on the flexor margin, the distal of which is much smaller than the proximal one.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA5B016FF089211FEFAF8D4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. East China Sea. MBM 042823, 1 male (2.3 mm), St. 4083, 28 ° N, 124 ° E, CN D 45 B- 78, 88 m, AT, 4 Jun. 1959; MBM 150341, 2 ovigerous females (2.7, 3.0 mm), St. V- 3, CN V 519 B- 123, 105 m, fine sand, AT, 27 Aug. 1976; MBM 150249, 1 female (3.2 mm), St. N- 5, CN V 495 B- 3, 110 m, AT, 4 Jul. 1976; MBM 150259, 2 ovigerous females (2.7, 2.9 mm), St. V- 4, CN V 500 B- 4, 94 m, AT, 5 Jul. 1976; MBM 150263, 1 ovigerous female (3.0 mm), St. V- 3, CN V 519 B- 122, 105 m, fine sand, AT, 27 Aug. 1976. Zhejiang Province: MBM 150353, 3 males (4.3 – 5.3 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.9 mm), Nanji Island, Pingyang, 24 Oct. 1979; MBM 150354, 1 male (2.9 mm), 1 female (3.1 mm), Nanji Island, Pingyang, 15 m, 24 Oct. 1979. South China Sea. Guangdong Province: MBM 150388, 1 ovigerous female (4.3 mm), Zhongshuidao, 10 Aug. 1976. Hainan Island: Shalao — MBM 150276, 2 ovigerous females (1.9, 3.7 mm), 6 m, 4 Apr. 1992; MBM 150289, 1 ovigerous female (4.2 mm), 3 – 5 m, dead coral, 4 Mar. 1992; MBM 150291, 4 males (1.9 – 3.4 mm), 9 ovigerous females (3.0 – 4.6 mm), 3 – 5 m, coral, 3 Apr. 1992. Sanya, Xiaodonghai – MBM 150124, 1 male (3.8 mm), 2 ovigerous females (3.5, 4.0 mm), CN CJ 97 C- 240, DC, 5 Mar. 1997. Yalong Bay, Yezhu Island — MBM 150279, 2 males (2.0, 2.4 mm), 3 females (2.0 – 2.4 mm), 6 – 11 m, coral and crinoides, 19 Nov. 1990; MBM 150281, 1 male (4.6 mm), 2 females (2.9, 3.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (3.3 mm), CN 92 C- 221, 18 Mar. 1992; MBM 150284, 14 males (1.8 – 4.8 mm), 7 females (1.7 – 3.7 mm), 6 ovigerous females (3.3 – 4.6 mm), CN 92 C- 242, CN 92 C- 243, DC, 19 – 21 Mar. 1992; MBM 150285, 3 males (2.1 – 2.7 mm), 2 ovigerous females (4.3, 4.7 mm), 7 m, DC, 24 Mar. 1992; MBM 150286, 7 ovigerous females (2.5 – 4.3 mm), 3 females (2.4 – 3.9 mm), 4 males (1.9 – 3.0 mm), CN 92 C- 262, 11 m, DC, 25 Mar. 1992; MBM 150288, 2 males (4.0, 4.8 mm), 3 females (2.6 – 2.8 mm), 8 m, dead coral, 27 Mar. 1992; MBM 150290, 8 males (1.6 – 4.7 mm), 3 females (2.1 – 2.6 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.3 mm), CN 92 C- 256, 24 Mar. 1992; MBM 150293, 5 males (2.5 – 5.5 mm), 8 females (2.3 – 4.0 mm), 5 ovigerous females (3.2 – 4.0 mm), CN 92 C- 266, 8 m, coral, living coral, 26 Mar. 1992. Sanya, Ximaozhou Island — MBM 150311, 1 male (2.0 mm), 19 Mar. 1992. Sanya, Yalong Bay — MBM 150312, 1 male (2.1 mm), 3 females (2.1 – 2.5 mm), CN 90 C- 645, DC, 22 Nov. 1990; MBM 150314, 1 female (2.6 mm), 20 Mar. 1992. Sanya, Dadonghai — MBM 150343, 1 male (3.2 mm), 1 female (3.0 mm), CN CJ 97 C- 484, 1 Dec. 1997; MBM 150352, 3 males (2.2 – 3.5 mm), 1 male (3.0 mm), CN CJ 972 - 353, 7 – 10 m, DC, 21 Nov. 1997.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA5B016FF089211FEFAF8D4.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Korea, Japan, East China Sea, Taiwan, Conic Island cave, Ly-imoon Passage, Hong Kong, South China Sea, Dampier Archipelago; intertidal to 549 m. Present record from East and South China Seas from the intertidal zone to 110 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA5B016FF089211FEFAF8D4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions of the species. The species was previously recorded from Chinese waters and vicinity by Miyake & Baba (1967), Baba (2005), Clark et al. (2008), and Baba et al. (2009).	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA4B016FF089114FA91FBE7.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Nansha Islands: MBM 150210, 1 male (5.3 mm), Dongmenjiao, CN SSFJ 3 - 13, 1 – 3 m, coral reef, 20 May 1990; MBM 150235, 1 female (3.9 mm), Da’aijiao, CN SSFJ 6 - 36, 1 – 3 m, coral, 25 May 1990. Xisha Islands: MBM 150316, 1 ovigerous female (4.7 mm), Beijiao, coral reef, CN 58 C- 029, 23 Mar. 1958.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA4B016FF089114FA91FBE7.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Amami-oshima, Okinawa, Taiwan, Obi Major, Christmas Island, Ambon; intertidal. Now also known from South China Sea; 1 – 3 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFA4B016FF089114FA91FBE7.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions of the species with the rostrum being uniquely truncate, as long as broad, and armed with four teeth on each side. In the holotype, the carapace bears six epigastric spines and lacks postcervical spines. In the specimens of Miyake & Baba (1966) two epigastric spines and two postcervical spines are present. In the specimens of Baba (1977), two to four epigastric spines and two postcervical spines are present. The carapaces of our specimens have six epigastric spines and two postcervical spines. This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB009FF0890D1FA14FC3C.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. East China Sea. MBM 150117, 2 males (3.6, 4.1 mm), 1 ovigerous female (4.5 mm), St. 17, CN V 577 B- 67, 117 m, fine sand, AT, 29 Jun. 1978; MBM 150121, 1 ovigerous female (4.9 mm), St. IV- 6, CN V 496 B- 8, 115 m, 4 Jul. 1976; MBM 150245, 1 male (3.8 mm), St. 5, CN V 562 B- 35, 147 m, fine sand, 30 may 1978; MBM 150323, 1 female (4.4 mm), St. III- 8, CN V 485 B- 20, 107 m, moderate sand, AT, 27 Jun. 1976; MBM 150338, 1 ovigerous female (5.3 mm), St. V- 7, CN V 473 B- 145, 100 m, fine sand, 10 Oct. 1975; MBM 150351, 2 ovigerous females (5.1, 5.4 mm), St. V- 4, CN V 519 B- 192, 106 m, fine sand, 27 Aug. 1976; MBM 150358, 2 males (3.7, 4.0 mm), 2 ovigerous females (4.6, 4.9 mm), St. IV- 7, CN V 554 B- 155, 126 m, fine sand and broken shell, 21 Sep. 1976. South China Sea. Nansha Islands: MBM 150220, 1 female (6.5 mm), St. 34, CN 33, 145 – 185 m, muddy sand, AT, 27 Jul. 1988.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB009FF0890D1FA14FC3C.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Durban, South Africa, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Korea, Japan (Amami-oshima, Murotozaki, SKii Peninsula, Sagami Bay, Hakodate), East China Sea, South China Sea, Taiwan, Arafura Sea, Kei Islands, Philippines, Bali Sea, Western Australia, Central Queensland, New Caledonia; 40 – 494 m depth. The present record extends the bathymetric ranges in the East and South China Seas from 120 m and 198 – 494 m to 110 – 147 m and 145 – 185 m respectively.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB009FF0890D1FA14FC3C.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions with the pubescent carapace and armed with dorsal spinules on theanterior half. Baba (1969 a) is the first to report the species from the East China Sea.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB00AFF08942CFC60F9F4.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype: MBM 150170, 1 male (3.5 mm), Nansha Islands, South China Sea, St. 94, CN SSBV 118 - 10 (14), 112.9 m, muddy sand, AT, 27 Dec. 1989. Paratypes: MBM 150170 - 1, 1 ovigerous female (3.9 mm), 5 males (2.0 – 3.9 mm), 1 female (2.7 mm), same data as holotype. Descriptions. Rostrum nearly as long as broad, 0.4 times carapace length; dorsal surface with fine setae; lateral margins each armed with 5 shallowly incised teeth. Carapace nearly as long as broad; epigastric spines absent; dorsal surface with distinct transverse ridges, first and second ridges uninterrupted, second ridge with 2 long coarse setae medially and third ridge interrupted into 3 small ridges; interrupted ridge between anteriormost branchial marginal spines directly behind anterior cervical groove on each side; mid-transverse ridge uninterrupted, preceded by indistinct cervical groove; posterior half with 4 major uninterrupted ridges and several interrupted ridges between; lateral margins medially convex, with 4 or 5 spines, first spine anterolateral, moderate-sized, posterior to level of lateral limit or orbit, second and third on anterior branchial region, fourth spine behind posterior cervical groove; lateral orbital angle ending in small spine; infraorbital margin anteriorly angular, with some lateral denticles. Pterygostomian flap rugose, with sparse short setae, anterior margin sharply produced, surface and anterior dorsal margin unarmed. Sternal plastron slightly shorter than broad; sternite 3 1.8 times broader than long, anterior margin convex with small median sinus; Sternite 4 0.4 as long as broad, 2.4 times as broad and 2.8 times as long as sternite 3, with some striae. Abdominal somites 2 – 4 each with 2 transverse ridges, ridges on somites 2 and 3 elevated. Antennule with article 1 armed with well-developed distodorsal and distolateral spines, distodorsal spine larger, distomesial spine very small and blunt; ultimate article with several terminal setae not in tuft. Antennal peduncle with article 1 armed with blunt distomesial spine barely reaching end of article 2; article 2 with 2 terminal spines, distolateral 1 very small and nearly paralleling lateral margin of article 3, distomesial 1 directed anteromesad; article 3 with spine. Mxp 3 ischium 1.1 times as long as merus when measured along mesial margin, flexor and extensor margin each with distal spine, crista dentata (dorsal mesial ridge) with 22 denticles; merus having flexor margin with 4 or more unequal-sized spines, extensor margin with small distal spine; carpus unarmed, propodus 1.7 times longer than dactylus, 0.8 times length of carpus and 0.7 times length of merus. P 1 1.2 times as long as carapace including rostrum, relatively massive, with fine plumose setae. Merus moderately long, 0.5 of carapace length, 1.8 times longer than carpus, with 2 rows of spines, distal spine of dorsomesial spines strongest. Carpus 1.1 times as long as broad (breadth measured at midlength), 0.5 of palm length, mesial margin with 2 strong spines. Palm 1.1 times longer than broad, lateral and mesial margins subparallel; dorsal surface without spines. Fingers with coarse setae, spination as illustrated, 0.9 of palm length, each distally ending in incurved spine, opposable margins fitting each other when closed, with denticles on distal two-thirds. P 2 – 4 relatively slender, in subequal breadth, setose on mesial surfaces of distal 2 articles. P 2 merus 0.6 as long as carapace, 2.0 times as long as carpus, with row of 11 spines on dorsal margin and 3 or more spines on distoventral margin (distal spine strong); carpus 0.7 of propodus length, with 5 or 6 spines on extensor margin, dorsolateral surface with 2 rows of eminences sub-parallel to extensor margin, flexor margin with distal spine; propodus 1.6 times as long as dactylus, flexor margin with 5 movable spines, second spine smallest and near to ventrolateral margin, extensor margin with 3 very small spines, ventrolateral margin distally ending in strong spine, lateral surface unarmed; dactylus gently curved, flexor margin with 5 proximally diminishing teeth, each with corneous spines. P 3 similar to P 2. P 4 merus 0.5 as long as carapace, 2.0 times as long as carpus, dorsal margin with only 1 distal spine, dorsolateral surface with row of 3 spines and distoventral margin with 4 very small spines; carpus 0.7 of propodus length, with 4 spines on extensor margin, dorsolateral surface also with 2 rows of eminences sub-parallel to extensor margin, flexor margin with distal spine; propodus 1.3 times as long as dactylus, flexor margin with 5 movable spines, extensor margin with few indistinct spines, lateral surface unarmed; dactylus similar to that of P 2. Epipods present on P 1, absent from P 2 – P 4.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB00AFF08942CFC60F9F4.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The new species is named for the type locality from Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB00AFF08942CFC60F9F4.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Only known from the type locality, Nansha Islands, South China Sea; 112.9 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBBB00AFF08942CFC60F9F4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Galathea sinensis n. sp. resembles G. tropis Baba, 2005, G. multilineata Balss, 1913, in bearing five lateral marginal teeth on the rostrum, lacking gastric spines, and bearing a reduced distomesial spine on the basal antennular article. However, the new species can be distinguished from the latter two species by the Mxp 3 merus having at least four, instead of two, spines on the flexor margin. In addition, the new species differs from G. tropis in the P 1 having instead of lacking epipods; it also differs from G. multilineata by the carapace having less transverse ridges on the dorsal surface, the P 1 1.16 times instead of twice, as long as the carapace including the rostrum and the fingers ending distally in incurved spine instead of being distally spooned. The distomesial spine of the antennal article 1 is also different.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF089274FD2AFCDC.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Nansha Islands: MBM 150175, 1 male (1.7 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.4 mm), Zhubijiao, 26 May 1989; MBM 150192, 1 female (3.1 mm), Xiantujiao, CN SSFV 8 - 17, coral, 24 Jul. 1988; MBM 150202, 1 male (2.6 mm), 1 female (2.6 mm), 2 ovigerous females (2.7, 3.1 mm), Yongshujiao, CN SSFJ 1 - 13, 3 m, 17 May 1990.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF089274FD2AFCDC.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Madagascar, Providence, Seychelles, Cargados Carajos, Amirante, Saya de Malha Bank, Red Sea, Chagos, Muttuwar Par, Gulf of Martaban, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Gorong Island, Ternate, Marsegu Island, Moluccas, Palau Islands, Yap Island, Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands), Waikiki Reef, Honolulu, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia; intertidal to 772 m. The present record from the South China Sea extends the bathymetric range of the species in the South China Sea from 22 – 410 m to 3 – 410 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF089274FD2AFCDC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous discriptions of the species. Baba (1988) was the first to report the species from the South China Sea.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF08950CFCF9FFEA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. Hainan Island: MBM 150329, 1 male (3.0 mm), Dadonghai, Sanya, CN CJ 97 C- 585, 5 – 9 m, 3 Dec. 1997; MBM 150352, 2 ovigerous females (2.0, 3.1 mm), Dadonghai, Sanya, CN CJ 972 - 353, 7 – 10 m, DC, 21 Nov. 1997. Xisha Islands: MBM 150113, 1 male (2.7 mm), Luohuo, Lingyang Island, 5 m, 28 Mar. 1975. MBM 150118, 1 ovigerous female (2.2 mm), Shanhu Island, 25 Mar. 1975. Nansha Islands: MBM 150208, 1 ovigerous female (2.7 mm), Nanpingjiao, CN SSFV- 31 - 27, 2 Aug. 1988.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF08950CFCF9FFEA.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Somalia, Eastern Indian Ocean, Taiwan, Southern Kyushu, Japan, Lord Howe Rise; 3 – 165 m. Now also known from South China Sea; 5 – 10 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFB8B00AFF08950CFCF9FFEA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree quite well with the original description and illustrations of Baba (1969), as well as the additional species account of Baba et al. (2009).	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBFB00CFF0895DCFDE5FABF.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. MBM 215250, 1 male (3.6 mm), South China Sea, St. 6107, 20 ° N, 112 ° E, CN K 103 B- 14, 92 m, muddy sand, AT, 28 Aug. 1959. Beibu Gulf: MBM 215242, 1 female (3.0 mm), St. 7404, 19 ° 40 ΄ N, 107 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 161 B- 25, 58 m, coarse mealy sand, AT, 14 Jan. 1962; MBM 215243, 1 male (2.6 mm), St. 7503, 19 ° 25 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN X 290 B- 30, 51 m, AT, 14 Jan. 1962; MBM 215244, 1 ovigerous female (3.9 mm), St. 7503, 19 ° 25 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN X 167 B- 16, 47 m, coarse mealy sand, AT, 15 Jan. 1962; MBM 215245, 1 male (4.1 mm), 18 ° 30 ΄ N, 108 ° 30 ΄ E, CN X 142 B- 13, 29 m, St. 7905, fine mealy sand and ooze mud, AT, 6 Jan. 1962; MBM 215245, 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), St. 6262, 19 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN K 257 B- 63, 48 m, muddy sand, 15 Oct. 1960; MBM 215245, 1 ovigerous female (2.9 mm), St. 6262, 19 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN K 257 B- 63, 48 m, muddy sand, 15 Oct. 1960; MBM 215247, 2 ovigerous females (4.6, 5.0 mm), St. 6251, 19 ° 45 ΄ N, 107 ° 30 ΄ E, CN K 205 B- 51, 50 m, muddy sand, AT, 6 Jul. 1960; MBM 215248, 1 ovigerous female (3.3 mm), St. 7901, 17 ° 30 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN X 228 B- 48, 52 m, moderate sand, AT, 17 Aug. 1967; MBM 215249, 1 female (3.1 mm), St. 7503, 19 ° 25 ΄ N, 107 ° E, CN X 290 B- 30, 51 m, mealy sand, AT, 14 Oct. 1962; MBM 215251, 1 young (1.8 mm), St. 6242, 18 ° 30 ΄ N, 108 ° E, CN K 234 B- 155, 74.6 m, mealy sand and mud, AT, 11 Jul. 1960. Nansha Islands: MBM 150184, 1 male (2.6 mm), St. 55, CN SSBVIII 5 - 49, 46 m, muddy sand, 8 Jun. 1990; MBM 150195, 2 males (3.0, 3.3 mm), St. E 6, CN SSBIII 3 - 7, 51 m, muddy sand, AT, 27 Apr. 1986.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBFB00CFF0895DCFDE5FABF.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Madagascar, Mozambique Channel, Maldives, Japan (east of channel between Hahajima and Chichijima, Bonin Islands, Oshima Strait, Amami-oshima, Tomioka, Amakusa), Sulu Archipelago, Sibuyan Sea north of Cebu, Philippines, Ternate (Indonesia, Moluccas), Western Australia, Dutch New Guinea, Noumea, New Caledonia; 18 – 210 m. Now also known from South China Seal; 21 – 92 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBFB00CFF0895DCFDE5FABF.taxon	discussion	Remarks. These specimens agree in general with the descriptions of Melin (1939). This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBEB00FFF089774FDCBFAD4.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. South China Sea. MBM 069801, 1 male (3.5 mm), St. 6077, 20 ° 5 ΄ N, 113 ° E, CN K 64 B- 19, 67 m, sandy mud, AT, 7 Jul. 1959; MBM 069817, 13 males (1.6 – 3.2 mm), 4 females (1.5 – 2.8 mm), 7 ovigerous females (2.1 – 3.1 mm), St. 6107, 19 ° 5 ΄ N, 112 ° E, CN K 147 B- 7, 92 m, muddy sand, AT, 4 Apr. 1960; MBM 069819, 1 male (2.7 mm), St. 6662, 20 ° N, 113 ° 5 ΄ E, CN R 30 A- 1, 104.8 m, muddy sand, 11 Jul. 1957; MBM 069822, 1 male (2.5 mm), St. 6066, 20 ° 30 ΄ N, 113 ° 30 ΄ E, CN K 72 B- 5, muddy sand, AT, 14 Jul. 1959. Hainan Island: MBM 150372, 1 ovigerous female (3.1 mm), Ganlin, Yulin Harbor, 1 Feb. 1959. Nansha Islands: MBM 150168, 1 male (2.8 mm), CN 93 NS 76 - 10; MBM 150189, 2 females (2.5, 2.5 mm), St. 41, 5 º 30.42 ΄ N, 108 º 29.29 ΄ E, CN SSB 6 - 15, 93 m, 18 Sep. 1994; MBM 150234, 1 ovigerous female (2.8 mm), St. 55, CN SSBVIII 5 - 19, 46 m, muddy sand, 8 Jun. 1996.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBEB00FFF089774FDCBFAD4.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from South Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Wattamolla, Australia; 22 – 108 m (Baba et al. 2008 indicated the depth record of 2417 m by Tirmizi & Javed (1993) is questionable). Now also known from South China Sea; 46 – 104.8 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBEB00FFF089774FDCBFAD4.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the previous descriptions of the species. This is the first record for the species from the Chinese waters.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBCB00EFF0890D1FB46FAFC.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. East China Sea. MBM 042818, 1 male (4.1 mm), St. 4076, 28.25 ° N, 121.75 ° E, CN D 47 B- 39, 89 m, brown muddy sand, AT, 4 Jul. 1959; MBM 150250, 2 males (3.9, 4.7 mm), St. III- 4, CN V 489 B- 16, 82 m, muddy sand, AT, 27 Jun. 1976. South China Sea. MBM 069804 / 05, 1 male (2.9 mm), St. 6018, 22.75 ° N, 116 ° E, CN K 65 B- 87, 87 m, sandy mud, AT, 11 Jul. 1959. MBM 069817, 5 males (2.2 – 2.5 mm), 1 ovigerous female (2.7 mm), St. 6107, 19.5 ° N, 112 ° E, CN K 147 B- 7, 92 m, muddy sand, AT, 4 Apr. 1960; MBM 069826, 1 female (3.0 mm), St. 6078, 20 ° N, 113 ° E, CN K 35 B- 50, 87 m, fine sand, AT, 21 Apr. 1959.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBCB00EFF0890D1FB46FAFC.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Previously known from Gulf of Oman, Bay of Bengal, East China Sea; 92 – 241 m. Now also known from South China Sea, 87 – 92 m. The present record extends the bathymetric range of the species in the East China Sea from 128 m to 82 – 128 m.	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
038EBF20FFBCB00EFF0890D1FB46FAFC.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The specimens agree with the original description of Miyake & Baba (1967).	en	Dong, Chao, Li, Xinzheng (2010): Reports of Galathea Fabricius, 1793 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura: Galatheidae) from Chinese waters, with descriptions of two new species. Zootaxa 2687: 1-28, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.199458
