Pastilla dacuna
| Pastilla dacuna | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Family: | Parathelphusidae |
| 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 family Parathelphusidae. 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
- M. M.Bahir, P. K. L. Ng, K. Crandall, R. Pethiyagoda & N. Cumberlidge (2008). "Pastilla dacuna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
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