Scientists discover a new freshwater crab genus, Patithelphusa, in Yercaud, emphasizing the ecological importance of the Eastern Ghats.

Freshwater aeglid crabs, belonging to the single genus Aegla, represent a unique and diverse group endemic to southern South America. These crabs inhabit a variety of freshwater systems—from streams ...

Scientists have discovered four new species of the colorful Insulamon freshwater crab. But various mining projects on the island of Palawan pose a huge threat to these creatures. Scientists at the ...

The Straits Times recently reported an exciting milestone for conservationists in Singapore. The endangered Singapore freshwater crab (Johora singaporensis) is now reproducing in the wild following ...

Pollution and habitat loss are wiping out one of the essential guardians of the world's river systems, it was claimed today. A sixth of all the world's freshwater crab species are now threatened with ...

Oyster reefs provide structural habitat for resident crabs and fishes, the planktonic larvae of which rely on estuarine transport/retention mechanisms to ensure settlement and subsequent recruitment ...

The Japanese freshwater crab Geothelphusa exigua Suzuki and Tsuda, 1994, is sympatric with Geothelphusa dehaani (White, 1874) in riverine habitats in Ohsumi Peninsula, Kagoshima Prefecture, southern ...

SINGAPORE: An endangered freshwater crab found only in Singapore is bearing the fruits of conservation - literally. The Singapore freshwater crab (Johora singaporensis) was first bred by researchers ...

Who could have guessed that throughout the rise and fall of Rome's emperors, monarchs and politicians a lowly creature has reigned supreme in the ruins of Trajan's mighty empire? Potamon fluviatile, ...

Shimmering carapaces make crabs attractive to pet owners. To answer the growing demand, fishermen collect and trade crustaceans, often not knowing what exactly they have handed over to their clients.

Four new species of crab that sport some wild colors have been discovered near the Philippine island of Palawan. The newfound species are threatened by mining activities in the region, which is one of ...