Leucothoe Leach, 1814

Generic diagnosis.

Eyes, if present, generally well developed with 10 or more ommatidia. Mandibles lacking molars, palp three articulate; right lacinia mobilis smaller than left. Maxilliped inner plates fused, palp 4-articulate; outer plates not reaching apex of palp article 1. Coxa 1-4 relatively equal in widths. Pereopods 5-7 bases generally expanded. Minimal to no sexual dimorphism.