Pastilla dacuna is a species of freshwater crab in the monotypic genus in the family Gecarcinucidae. 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.

Pastilla dacuna
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Pastilla

Ng & Tay, 2001
Species:
P. dacuna
Binomial name
Pastilla dacuna
Ng & Tay, 2001

References

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  1. ^ Bahir, M.M.; Ng Kee Lin, P.; Crandall, K.A.; Pethiyagoda, R.; Cumberlidge, N. (2008). "Pastilla dacuna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T61721A12545130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T61721A12545130.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.