This crustacean is known from southern California, USA, to Costa Rica.
In adults, thoracic segments two to six have complete or nearly complete dark rings.
It is known from kelp and rocks in shallow water.
In adults, the first five abdominal segments are completely fused on the back.
In adults, the outer uropod branches partly cover the upper surface of the tail plate.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.