Leptochela serratorbita Bate, 1888

Material examined (N=2). 1m, 07/IX/2005, St. 0 4 (MZUESC #703); 1ni, 25/III/2005, St. 0 5 (MZUESC #704).

Distribution. Western Atlantic – from North Carolina to South Carolina, western Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys to Leeward Islands, Brazil (Amapá to Pernambuco, Bahia, and São Paulo) (Williams 1984; Ramos- Porto & Coelho 1995; Ramos-Porto & Coelho 1998; Cardoso 2006).

Ecological notes. On mud, sand, calcareous algae, and detritus bottoms. From shallow waters to 55 m (Ramos-Porto & Coelho 1995).

Previous records in Bahia. Cardoso (2006).