taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849359	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure1	Figure 1. A dorsal view of adult ♀ of Emerita almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3369) B ventral view of adult ♀ of Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 2552). The main characters used for external morphology analysis are labeled. Scale bar: 5 mm.	Figure 1. A dorsal view of adult ♀ of Emerita almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3369) B ventral view of adult ♀ of Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 2552). The main characters used for external morphology analysis are labeled. Scale bar: 5 mm.	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849363	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure5	Figure 5. Dorsal view of carapace and rostrum / front, and lateral view of antenna / first pereopod of adult ♀ s of Emerita species from the Americas A Emerita analoga (CCDB 4870) B Emerita benedicti (CCDB 4674) C Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 4615) D Emerita almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3369) E Emerita rathbunae (CCDB 1029) F Emerita talpoida (CCDB 4675) G E. portoricensis (CCDB 3525).	Figure 5. Dorsal view of carapace and rostrum / front, and lateral view of antenna / first pereopod of adult ♀ s of Emerita species from the Americas A Emerita analoga (CCDB 4870) B Emerita benedicti (CCDB 4674) C Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 4615) D Emerita almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3369) E Emerita rathbunae (CCDB 1029) F Emerita talpoida (CCDB 4675) G E. portoricensis (CCDB 3525).	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849364	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure6	Figure 6. Comparative morphological characters observed in adult ♀ s of similar sizes between Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 2552) and E. almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3026). Carapace shape: Dorsal view of A E. brasiliensis and B E. almeidai sp. nov.; Dactylus of first pereopod: Lateral view of C E. brasiliensis and D E. almeidai sp. nov.; Anterior region with rostrum, lateral spines, and ocular peduncle: Dorsal view of E E. brasiliensis and F E. almeidai sp. nov.; Posterior region / telson: Ventral view of G E. brasiliensis and H E. almeidai sp. nov.; Left ventral view of antenna I E. brasiliensis and J E. almeidai sp. nov.	Figure 6. Comparative morphological characters observed in adult ♀ s of similar sizes between Emerita brasiliensis (CCDB 2552) and E. almeidai sp. nov. (CCDB 3026). Carapace shape: Dorsal view of A E. brasiliensis and B E. almeidai sp. nov.; Dactylus of first pereopod: Lateral view of C E. brasiliensis and D E. almeidai sp. nov.; Anterior region with rostrum, lateral spines, and ocular peduncle: Dorsal view of E E. brasiliensis and F E. almeidai sp. nov.; Posterior region / telson: Ventral view of G E. brasiliensis and H E. almeidai sp. nov.; Left ventral view of antenna I E. brasiliensis and J E. almeidai sp. nov.	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849366	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure8	Figure 8. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A ♀ paratype, cl. 14.67 mm (CCDB 5855) B, E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) C, D ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) A dorsal view B lateral view of dactylus of pereopod 1 C lateral view of left antennule D lateral view of left antenna E dorsal view of telson and uropods. Scale bars: 6 mm (A); 4 mm (B, E); 3 mm (C, D).	Figure 8. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A ♀ paratype, cl. 14.67 mm (CCDB 5855) B, E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) C, D ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) A dorsal view B lateral view of dactylus of pereopod 1 C lateral view of left antennule D lateral view of left antenna E dorsal view of telson and uropods. Scale bars: 6 mm (A); 4 mm (B, E); 3 mm (C, D).	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849367	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure9	Figure 9. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A-E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) F, G ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) A right mandible B left first maxilla C right second maxilla D left first maxilliped E left second maxilliped F right third maxilliped external face G right third maxilliped internal face. Scale bars: 1 mm (A-D); 4 mm (E-G).	Figure 9. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A-E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) F, G ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) A right mandible B left first maxilla C right second maxilla D left first maxilliped E left second maxilliped F right third maxilliped external face G right third maxilliped internal face. Scale bars: 1 mm (A-D); 4 mm (E-G).	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849368	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure10	Figure 10. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A, D ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) B, C, E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) A lateral view of right pereopod 1 B lateral view of left pereopod 2 C lateral view of left pereopod 3 D lateral view of left pereopod 4 E lateral view of right pereopod 5. Scale bars: 4 mm (A); 2 mm (B); 5 mm (C); 3 mm (D); 1 mm (E).	Figure 10. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A, D ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 17.31 mm (CCDB 5855) B, C, E ovigerous ♀ paratype, cl. 15.01 mm (CCDB 4937) A lateral view of right pereopod 1 B lateral view of left pereopod 2 C lateral view of left pereopod 3 D lateral view of left pereopod 4 E lateral view of right pereopod 5. Scale bars: 4 mm (A); 2 mm (B); 5 mm (C); 3 mm (D); 1 mm (E).	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849369	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure11	Figure 11. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A ovigerous ♀ holotype, cl. 13.52 mm (CCDB 7233) B ♂ paratype, cl. 7.29 mm (MZUSP 43536) C ♀ paratype, cl. 10.49 mm (MOUFPE 20112) D ♀, cl. 10.20 mm (CCDB 3369). Scale bars: 4 mm (A, B); 2 mm (C); 5 mm (D).	Figure 11. Emerita almeidai sp. nov. A ovigerous ♀ holotype, cl. 13.52 mm (CCDB 7233) B ♂ paratype, cl. 7.29 mm (MZUSP 43536) C ♀ paratype, cl. 10.49 mm (MOUFPE 20112) D ♀, cl. 10.20 mm (CCDB 3369). Scale bars: 4 mm (A, B); 2 mm (C); 5 mm (D).	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849370	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure12	Figure 12. Fresh coloration of Emerita almeidai sp. nov., E. portoricensis and E. brasiliensis A E. almeidai sp. nov., ovigerous ♀ (not deposited), live specimen, Porto de Galinhas, PE, Brazil B E. portoricensis, ♀ (CCDB 3525), freshly collected specimen, Boca del Drago, Panama C Emerita brasiliensis, ♀ (CCDB 7301), freshly collected specimen, Praia de Guaratuba, Bertioga (SP), Brazil. Coloring details: 1. Thin white stripes on posterolateral portions of carapace; 2. Rugae clearly surrounded by white coloration; 3. Striped pattern on pleon; 4. Wide white bars on posterolateral portions of carapace; 5. White bar along posterior 1 / 4 th of median line of carapace; 6. Striped pattern on pleon; 7. Olive brown or brownish white color overall; 8. Rugae broken into cusps; 9. Absence of striped pattern on pleon.	Figure 12. Fresh coloration of Emerita almeidai sp. nov., E. portoricensis and E. brasiliensis A E. almeidai sp. nov., ovigerous ♀ (not deposited), live specimen, Porto de Galinhas, PE, Brazil B E. portoricensis, ♀ (CCDB 3525), freshly collected specimen, Boca del Drago, Panama C Emerita brasiliensis, ♀ (CCDB 7301), freshly collected specimen, Praia de Guaratuba, Bertioga (SP), Brazil. Coloring details: 1. Thin white stripes on posterolateral portions of carapace; 2. Rugae clearly surrounded by white coloration; 3. Striped pattern on pleon; 4. Wide white bars on posterolateral portions of carapace; 5. White bar along posterior 1 / 4 th of median line of carapace; 6. Striped pattern on pleon; 7. Olive brown or brownish white color overall; 8. Rugae broken into cusps; 9. Absence of striped pattern on pleon.	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
A9DEB82CF5D159D08C89F674B081CE48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://binary.pensoft.net/fig/849365	https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.99432.figure7	Figure 7. The updated geographic distribution of Emerita brasiliensis, E. portoricensis, and E. almeidai sp. nov. according to the literature (Efford 1976; Melo 1999; Veloso and Cardoso 1999; Felder et al. 2023) and the present study.	Figure 7. The updated geographic distribution of Emerita brasiliensis, E. portoricensis, and E. almeidai sp. nov. according to the literature (Efford 1976; Melo 1999; Veloso and Cardoso 1999; Felder et al. 2023) and the present study.	2023-05-12	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.		Zenodo	biologists	Mantelatto, Fernando L.;Paixao, Juliana M.;Robles, Rafael;Teles, Jeniffer N.;Balbino, Felipe C.			
