In Singapore, there are four native species of primary freshwater crabs. Among these species, three are endemic to Singapore and two are critically endangered.
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- Singapore freshwater crab, scientifically named Johora singaporensis. Only found in Singapore and critically endangered. Photo credit and permission from Choy Heng Wah.
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- Swamp forest crab, scientifically named Parathelphusa reticulata. Only found in Singapore and critically endangered. Photo credit and permission from Cai Yixiong.
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- Johnson freshwater crab, scientifically named Irmengardia johnsoni. Only found in Singapore. Photo credit and permission from Choy Heng Wah.
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- Lowland freshwater crab, scientifically named Parathelphusa maculata. Can be found in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. Photo credit and permission from Choy Heng Wah.
In this blog, I will discuss more about the Singapore freshwater crab, scientifically named as Johora singaporensis.