Perbrinckia integra

Perbrinckia integra 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 habitat destruction and human interference. The species is found around Adam's Peak area only. It is found, and known to live under moist rocks, and near water sources.[1]

Perbrinckia integra
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Crustacea
Class:
Malacostraca
Order:
Decapoda
Infraorder:
Brachyura
Family:
Gecarcinucidae
Genus:
Perbrinckia
Species:
Perbrinckia integra

Ng, 1995

References
  1. Esser, L.J. & Cumberlidge, N. (2008). "Perbrinckia integra". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2008: e.T61728A12547944. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T61728A12547944.en. Retrieved 27 December 2017.


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