Menippe nodifrons Stimpson, 1859

Material examined (N=1). 1juv, 25/IX/2004, St. 0 4 (MZUESC #724).

Distribution. Western Atlantic - east coast of the United States, Central America, Antilles, northern South America, and Brazil (from Maranhão to Santa Catarina). Eastern Pacific - from Cape Verde to Angola (Melo 1996).

Ecological notes. In intertidal pools, under rocks, and jetties. Shallow waters (Melo 1996). Previous records in Bahia. Joly et al. (1969), Gomes Corrêa (1972), Melo (1985).