Somanniathelphusa zanklon
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Somanniathelphusa zanklon faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in Myanmar's freshwater systems, where agricultural expansion and urban development have altered natural stream flows and water quality. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while collection for the aquarium trade has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Habitat
This freshwater crab inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers in Myanmar's mountainous regions, typically found under rocks and in crevices along rocky substrates. The species requires well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and is endemic to specific drainage systems in the country's highland areas.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in GECARCINUCIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Somanniathelphusa zanklon classified as Endangered?
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