Oziotelphusa ritigala
| Oziothelphusa ritigala | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Gecarcinucidae |
| Genus: | Oziotelphusa |
| Species: | Oziotelphusa ritigala Bahir & Yeo, 2005 |
Oziotelphusa ritigala is a species of freshwater crabs in the family Gecarcinucidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The species is categorized as vulnerable by IUCN Red List due to less abundance is observed localities and much restricted ecology.[1]
Etymology
The specific name ritigala is due to their described locality Ritigala of North Central dry zone of Sri Lanka.
Description
The carapace is convex. Postorbital region slightly concave. Suture between thoracic sternites 2 and 3 are clearly visible as a shallow groove not reaching to lateral borders. Abdomen of the male is T-shaped where sixth abdominal segment is square-shaped. The species can be found within deep ambankments of paddy fields, where plenty of water flows.[2]
References
- ↑ L. Esser & N. Cumberlidge (2008). "Oziothelphusa ritigala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
- ↑ Bahir, M.M. "The revision of genus Oziotelphusa with 8 new species description" (PDF). National University of Singapore. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
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