Synalpheus maxillispinus Anker & Pachelle, 2014

Material examined: None.

Description: Anker & Pachelle (2014).

Distribution: Brazil (Bahia and Espírito Santo) (Anker & Pachelle 2014).

Ecology: In sponges; 15–50 m (Anker & Pachelle 2014).

Remarks: Synalpheus maxillispinus is part of the S. paraneptunus complex, and is morphologically similar to S. bocas and S. belizensis (Anker & Pachelle 2014) . For a detailed comparison and distinction among these species, refer to Anker & Tóth (2008) and Anker & Pachelle (2014).