Chia & Ng, 1998
Carapace distinctly broader than long; rostrum short, distinctly deflexed downwards; inner supraorbital teeth distinct but very small, separated from frontal margin by longitudinal groove, folded downwards; frontal margin appearing entire from dorsal view but separated by distinct longitudinal groove; regions well defined, gastric and protogastric regions distinct, cardiac region mildly swollen; hepatic regions slightly depressed; surfaces of carapace relatively smooth to covered with scattered small granules; dorsal surface of carapace usually covered with very thin pubescence. Antero-lateral and postero-lateral margins clearly demarcated; antero-lateral margin rounded, not lamelliform, with four lobes (including external orbital angle), first three lobes truncate, lined with small granules, separated by narrow fissures, tightly adjoining each other, appearing fused, sometimes forming a structure, last tooth confluent with first three teeth but more developed, sharper, laterally directed. Antennules folding obliquely, ca. 45° from horizontal. Second antennal segment short, length to width ratio of second antennal segment 1.4-2.0. Chelipeds smooth or slightly granulated, surface pitted; carpus without spine or tubercle on inner angle; chelae elongated and slender, length ca. 3-4 times length of fingers, height ca. 2 times height of fingers; fingers not carinate, pollex not distinctly bent downwards. Merus of first ambulatory leg more slender than others, dactylus elongated, slender, ca. 2 times length of that on other legs; dorsal margin of merus smooth, not cristate. G1 long, slender. (Chia & Ng, 1998)
Type species: Harrovia purpurea Gordon, 1934, by original designation.
Gender masculine.
Species treated:
Permanotus purpureus (Gordon, 1934)