Nymphon signatum

{{Short description|Species of sea spider}}

{{Speciesbox

|image = nymphon signatum with eggs.jpg

|image_caption =

|taxon = Nymphon signatum

|authority = Möbius, 1902{{cite web |url=http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=239798 |title=WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Nymphon signatum Möbius, 1902 |website=marinespecies.org |access-date=18 July 2017}}

}}

Nymphon signatum, the scarlet sea spider, is a species of sea spider.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the South African coast and is found only from Cape Point to Port Alfred.Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa {{ISBN|978-1-77007-772-0}}

Description

The scarlet sea spider is 40-50mm across and has a bright red body with long legs. Both sexes have a pair of legs for holding the egg mass.

Ecology

This species is usually found associated with hydroids.

References

{{Reflist}}

{{Taxonbar|from=Q2182888}}

Category:Pycnogonids

Category:Animals described in 1902