ENEndangered
Purple Marsh Crab
Afrithelphusa monodosa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorSavanna· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in POTAMONAUTIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Purple Marsh Crab classified as Endangered?
Purple Marsh Crab is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Purple Marsh Crab live?
Purple Marsh Crab occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Purple Marsh Crab?
The main threats to Purple Marsh Crab are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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