Anamixis jebbi Thomas, 1997

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Anamixis jebbi Thomas, 1997

Anamixis jebbi Thomas, 1997: 54 , 57, figs 8, 9.

Type locality and specimens. Padoz Natun reef, Tab Anchorage, Madang, Papua New Guinea. Holotype, anamorph male, 2.54 mm, USNM 253745 ; paratypes anamorph male, 2.50 mm, USNM 253746 , leucomorph male, 1.92 mm, USNM 253747 , leucomorph female, 1.62 mm, USNM 253748 , unmeasured anamorphs and leucomorphs, USNM 253749 , USNM 253750 , USNM 243313 , USNM 243314 , USNM 243315 .

Material examined. No material available for examination. Diagnosis based on description by Thomas (1997).

Diagnosis. Eyes reduced with 7 ocelli. Gnathopod 1 vestigal. Gnathopod 2 basis with 3 long setae; carpus extending above attachment with ischium; propodus secondary mediofacial setal row with 3 setae.

Leucomorph (juvenile/sexually dimorphic characters). Male or female. Gnathopod 1 coxa anterodistal margin bi-cuspidate; carpus length 8 x width, distal margin setose, proximal margin smooth, terminal ornamentation consisting of multiple setae/spines, with terminal serrate blades; propodus straight, palm smooth, with proximal setae; dactylus present, reaching very short. Gnathopod 2 coxa posterior margin with posterodistal cusp; basis anterior margin with three setae; carpus 0.4 x propodus length, straight, distally truncate; propodus posterior margin with spines/serrations, with one mediofacial setal row, palm sub-rectangular; dactylus curved/geniculate, reaching 0.5– 0.7 x propodus length.

Habitat. Among coral rubble; 1–3 m.

Host. Unknown.

Distribution. Bismarck Sea: Madang region, Papua New Guinea ( Thomas 1997).