See text Xanthoidea is a superfamily of crabs, comprising seven families.

[1][2][3] Formerly, a number of other families were included in Xanthoidea, but many of these have since been removed to other superfamilies.

These include Carpilioidea, Eriphioidea, Hexapodoidea, Pilumnoidea and Trapezioidea.

[3] Even in this reduced state, Xanthoidea remains one of the most species-rich superfamilies of crabs.

[3] The World Register of Marine Species lists the following families:[1]