| Perbrinckia integra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Infraorder: | Brachyura |
| Family: | Gecarcinucidae |
| Genus: | Perbrinckia |
| Species: | P. integra |
| Binomial name | |
| Perbrinckia integra Ng, 1995 | |
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]
References
- 1 2 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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