Wilson, 1878
Body more or less slender, with comparatively long lateral processes. Cephalon anteriorly constricted and projecting beyond the base of the proboscis. Abdomen more or less elongate.
Ocular tubercle located at the extremity of the frontal part, well developed or rudimentary. Proboscis issuing from the ventral side of the cephalon, directed obliquely downwards. Chelifores comparatively feeble, covered with hair, having the chela small and the fingers scarcely forcipate. Palps absent.
Ovigerous legs in male only, with five or six segments; terminal segment very small, bristle bearing, without any claw.
Ambulatory legs slender, more or less elongate, sparingly hair-beset; tarsus very short; propodus produced, with the inner margin projecting at the base and armed there with strong spines; terminal claw elongate and sickle-shaped; auxiliary claws exceedingly small and rudimentary, not projecting beyond the outer margin of the terminal claw.
Several globular egg-masses attached to the ovigerous in the male.
The following species of this genus occur in the region: