Nauck, 1880
Carapace broader than long, subrectangular. Third maxilliped with ischium and merus indistinguishably fused; exopod with flagellum; palp 3-segmented; propodus shorter than carpus, conical; spatulate dactylus articulated basally on propodus, extending beyond end of propodus. Dactyli of ambulatory legs similar and subequal, short. Abdomen of 7 segments in both sexes. (Manning, 1993)
Type species: Holothuriophilus trapeziformis Nauck, 1880, by original designation and monotypy.
Gender masculine.
Species treated:
Holothuriophilus mutuensis (Sakai, 1939)