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Native Animals

Cerberusa tipula

LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2008
QR Code
SSN 19722
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

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Description

So far we know little about the species, apart from its appearance.

Habits

  Part Habit
 
Aquatic   —   Living in aquatic environments (saltwater or freshwater)
Semi-terrestrial to aquatic. An obligate cavernicolous species (troglobite) living in and around subterranean streams. Shows reduced cornea and body pigmentation.

Habitats

No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Wetlands → Karst and Other Subterranean Inland Aquatic Systems
Suitable Unknown
2
Wetlands → Permanent Rivers, Streams, Creeks [includes waterfalls]
Suitable Unknown
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment

Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1

Location

by State Location
  • Sarawak 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images

Biodiversity Experts

Profile
Aziz Bin Arshad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Fishes (Taxonomy)
  • Crustaceans (Taxonomy)
  • Fishes (Ecology)
  • Crustaceans (Ecology)
  • Molluscs (Ecology)
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Marine & Coastal
  • PM
Azman Bin Abdul Rahim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Crustaceans
  • Coral Reefs (Ecology)
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Ecosystems
  • Environment
  • Evolution
  • Marine & Coastal
  • PM
  • SBH
  • SEA
  • W
Charles Leh Moi Ung (Dr.)
Sarawak Museum Department (JMS)
  • Fishes
  • Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin
  • Crustaceans
  • Biodiversity
  • Science
  • SWK
Othman Bin Hj. Ross (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Crustaceans
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecosystems
  • Marine & Coastal
  • PM
Siti Azizah Mohd Nor (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Crustaceans
  • Fishes
  • Molluscs
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Ecosystems
  • Marine & Coastal
  • Molecular
  • PM
  • SBH
  • SWK
  • SEA
  • W
PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;

References

Chapter in book
  1. Ng, P.K.L. & Yeo, D.C.J. (2007). Malaysian Freshwater Crabs: Conservation Prospects and Challenges. In Chua, L.S.L., Kirton, L.G. & Saw, L.G. (Eds.), Status of Biological Diversity in Malaysia and Threat Assessment of Plant Species in Malaysia: Proceedings of the Seminar and Workshop, 28-30 June 2005. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). pp. 95-120.

Acknowledgements :- Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mrs. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas & Mr. Tan Kok Kiat

Photo credit :- Fletcher & Baylis

Species Citation :- Cerberusa tipula. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/19722. [Retrieved 29 March 2024].

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