Panopeus rugosus A. Milne-Edwards, 1880

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Material examined. Penaeid—4 (2 F, 2 OF); size range: 5.57 ≤ CW ≤ 8.36 mm; average: CW = 7.44 ± 1.30 mm; CZUFS CRU- 00249.

Stations. Penaeid—3 and 4.

Distribution. Western Atlantic—USA (Florida and Gulf of Mexico), Central America, Antilles, North of South America and Brazil (from Pernambuco to Rio Grande do Sul) (Melo 1998).

Ecological notes. On sand, shell, rock, and coral bottoms (Melo 1996), and on mud, among mangrove roots (Calado & Sousa 2003).

Remarks. The type locality of P. rugosus is is “ Bahia ” (A. Milne-Edwards 1880).

Previous records in Sergipe. Coelho-Filho & Coelho (1996).