Checklist and Distribution of Brachyuran Crabs of West Bengal, India

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Authors

  • M. K. Dev Roy
     Zoological Survey of India, Crustacea Section, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016 ,IN
  • N. C. Nandi
     Zoological Survey of India, Crustacea Section, 27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata-700016 ,IN

Keywords:

Brachyuran Crabs, Distribution, Checklist, Ecosystem, West Bengal.

Abstract

A taxonomic review of brachyuran crabs occurring in the state of West Bengal is furnished for the first time. A check-list of 150 species under 84 genera and 29 families is presented and the distribution of these species has been dealt with in this paper. In addition, a list of earlier recorded species considered to be 'threatened' in the state of West Bengal is also provided with pertinent discussion on these species.

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Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2008

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