Perbrinckia fenestra

Perbrinckia fenestra is a species of freshwater crabs of the family Gecarcinucidae that is endemic to Sri Lanka. the species is categorized as vulnerable by founders due to their single locality where tourist destinations are abundant. The site is Batatotalena Cave in Kuruwita. It is rarely found, and known to live under moist rocks, near water sources and under wet litter.[1]

Perbrinckia fenestra
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Perbrinckia fenestra

Bahir & Ng, 2005

References

  1. Esser, L.J. & Cumberlidge, N. (2008). "Perbrinckia fenestra". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2008: e.T61724A12546389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T61724A12546389.en. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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