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South Australia Crab

Geothelphusa nanao

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Potamidae
Genus
Geothelphusa
Species
Geothelphusa nanao (South Australia Crab)

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Fine Ashisawa Crab
Geothelphusa gracilipes
Data Deficient
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Wu Ze Large Crab
Geothelphusa tawu
Data Deficient
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Wide-taek Crab
Geothelphusa eurysoma
Data Deficient
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Ze Significant Tooth Crab
Geothelphusa eucrinodonta
Data Deficient
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Wutai Crab
Geothelphusa wutai
Vulnerable
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Nan Xize Crab
Geothelphusa nanhsi
Least Concern
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Gray-taek Crab
Geothelphusa cinerea
Least Concern
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Chak Ko Shan Crab
Geothelphusa monticola
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South Australia Crab?
The scientific name of South Australia Crab is Geothelphusa nanao. It belongs to the genus Geothelphusa.
What is the conservation status of South Australia Crab?
South Australia Crab (Geothelphusa nanao) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does South Australia Crab live?
South Australia Crab is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does South Australia Crab belong to?
South Australia Crab (Geothelphusa nanao) belongs to the genus Geothelphusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamidae.
Is South Australia Crab endangered?
Yes, South Australia Crab (Geothelphusa nanao) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does South Australia Crab belong to?
South Australia Crab (Geothelphusa nanao) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of South Australia Crab?
The closest relatives of South Australia Crab in the genus Geothelphusa include Chak Ko Shan Crab, Fine Ashisawa Crab, Wu Ze Large Crab, Wide-taek Crab, Ze Significant Tooth Crab.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Geothelphusa — 20 Species

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Chak Ko Shan Crab
Geothelphusa monticola
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Fine Ashisawa Crab
Geothelphusa gracilipes
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Wu Ze Large Crab
Geothelphusa tawu
DD 🐾
Wide-taek Crab
Geothelphusa eurysoma
DD 🐾
Ze Significant Tooth Crab
Geothelphusa eucrinodonta
DD 🐾
Wutai Crab
Geothelphusa wutai
VU
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South Australia Crab
Geothelphusa nanao
VU
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Nan Xize Crab
Geothelphusa nanhsi
LC 🐾
Gray-taek Crab
Geothelphusa cinerea
LC 🐾
Blue-grey Ze Crab
Geothelphusa caesia
LC 🐾
Wang's Crab
Geothelphusa wangi
VU 🐾
Yuen Chak Thick Crab
Geothelphusa ancylophallus
LC 🐾
Sun Moon Lake Ze Crab
Geothelphusa candidiensis
LC 🐾
Pingtung Crab
Geothelphusa pingtung
VU 🐾
Tali Crab
Geothelphusa tali
DD 🐾
Qiu Shi Ze Crab
Geothelphusa chiui
DD 🐾
Huang Ze Gray Crab
Geothelphusa albogilva
LC 🐾
Green Crab
Geothelphusa lutao
CR 🐾
Miyazaki's Crab
Geothelphusa miyazakii
NT 🐾
Two-color Crab
Geothelphusa bicolor
LC
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