Pastilla dacuna
Species of crab
| Pastilla dacuna | |
|---|---|
Conservation status | |
 Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Family: | Gecarcinucidae |
| Genus: | Pastilla Ng & Tay, 2001 |
| Species: | P. dacuna |
| Binomial name | |
| Pastilla dacuna Ng & Tay, 2001 | |
Pastilla dacuna is a species of freshwater crab in the monotypic genus in the family Gecarcinucidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- ^ Bahir, M.M.; Ng Kee Lin, P.; Crandall, K.A.; Pethiyagoda, R.; Cumberlidge, N. (2008). "Pastilla dacuna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T61721A12545130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T61721A12545130.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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