The Genus Faughnia from Taiwan, With the Description of a New Species (Stomatopoda: Parasquillidae)

Three species of Faughnia are recorded from material collected off the coast of Taiwan, F. haani, F. serenei, and F. formosae, new species. Faughnia formosae is the only species of the genus with 5 dorsal carinae on the telson lateral to the median carina. This species is abundant enough to be of some commercial importance in Taiwan. Three species of Faughnia are now known to occur in Taiwanese waters. A key to the 4 species of Faughnia is presented.