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Perbrinckia fido

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Overview

Perbrinckia fido is a species of crab in the family Gecarcinucidae.

Perbrinckia fido faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate forest ecosystems, typically found in areas with specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions. It requires undisturbed forest floor environments with particular vegetation associations that provide both shelter and food resources.

Wetlands (inland)· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Perbrinckia fido classified as Critically Endangered?
Perbrinckia fido 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. Perbrinckia fido faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Perbrinckia fido live?
Perbrinckia fido 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 Perbrinckia fido?
The main threats to Perbrinckia fido 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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