Platysympus compressus Day, 1978

Platysympus compressus Day, 1978: 160–162, fig. 8A–J.

Type material. Holotype: SAMC A15681, adult male. North Natal, South Africa, 27°09’S, 32°50’E. Not seen.

Diagnosis. Carapace with branchial swellings, without ridges, in lateral view without dorsal humps. Telson 2.3 pleonite 6, 0.6 uropod peduncles, without lateral setae. Adult male antennal flagellum short, extending to end of pereon; antennule with group of aesthetascs on main flagellum article 1.

Depth. 800–805 m.

Distribution. South Africa, 27°9’S, 32°50’E.

Remarks. The carapace is unique within the genus, in being compressed laterally above the marginal carina.