Mahatha regina

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Mahatha regina
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Order: Decapoda
Family: Parathelphusidae
Genus: Mahatha
Species: M. regina
Binomial name
Mahatha regina
Bahir & Ng, 2005

Mahatha regina 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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