Ceylonthelphusa armata

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Ceylonthelphusa armata
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C. armata
Binomial name
Ceylonthelphusa armata
(Ng, 1995)

Ceylonthelphusa armata is a species of freshwater crabs in the family Gecarcinucidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka, and is classed as an endangered due to habitat degradation. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Bahir, M.M.; Ng, P.K.L.; Crandall, K.; Pethiyagoda, R. & Cumberlidge, N. (2008). "Ceylonthelphusa armata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2015.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)