Mahatha helaya
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Mahatha helaya Bahir & Ng, 2005 |
Mahatha helaya is a species of crustacean in family Parathelphusidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Bahir, M.M., Ng, P.K.L., Crandall, K. & Pethiyagoda, R. 2005. Mahatha helaya. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 August 2007.