[1] The carapace of this species has a broadly ovate shape, is rough in texture, and contains spines.

There is a double fringe of hairs present on the last two segments of the walking legs.

[3] Anasimus latus ranges along west coast of the Atlantic Ocean from the United States to South America.

It is found from Cape Lookout in North Carolina to Florida, and south through the Gulf of Mexico down to Brazil.

[4] This species lives in the sublittoral zone at depths of 27–274 metres (90–900 ft).