Pomatogebia operculata (Schmitt, 1924)

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Material examined. Penaeid—2 (1 M, 1 OF); size range: 2.82 ≤ CSL ≤ 3.81 mm; average: CSL = 3.31 ± 0.70 mm; CZUFS CRU- 00321.

Stations. Penaeid—3.

Distribution. Western Atlantic—USA (Florida and Gulf of Mexico), Central America, the north of South America, and Brazil (from Ceará to Espírito Santo) (Melo 1999).

Ecological notes. Coral escavator (Melo 1999).

Remarks. Previously recorded as Upogebia operculata Schmitt (Williams & Ngoc-Ho 1990).

Previous records in Sergipe. None.