CRCritically Endangered
Ceylonthelphusa orthos
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in GECARCINUCIDAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ceylonthelphusa orthos classified as Critically Endangered?
Ceylonthelphusa orthos is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ceylonthelphusa orthos live?
Ceylonthelphusa orthos occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ceylonthelphusa orthos?
The main threats to Ceylonthelphusa orthos are 11.1, 8.1, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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