critically endangered
afrithelphusa leonensisESA Categories -crustaceans
afrithelphusa leonensis
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
afrithelphusa leonensis
Regions
Sierra Leone
Population
100
Habitat
lowland tropical rainforests
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
50 to 100 grams and 3 to 5 years
Regions
Sierra Leone
Afrithelphusa leonensis is a rare freshwater crab species characterized by its adaptation to terrestrial life within lowland tropical rainforests. It resides in burrows on the forest floor, away from permanent water sources, indicating a high degree of terrestrial adaptation. The species was rediscovered in 2021 after being unobserved since 1955, highlighting its elusive nature and the challenges in studying its ecology. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect this unique species from further decline, especially considering its limited distribution and the ongoing threats to its habitat
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