Species Euastacus morgani Coughran & McCormack, 2011
- Euastacus morgani Coughran, J. & McCormack, R.B. 2011. Euastacus morgani sp. n., a new species of crayfish (Crustacea, Decapoda, parastacidae) from the highland rainforests of eastern New South Wales, Australia. ZooKeys 85: 17-26.
Type data:
Holotype AM P84263 ♀ (highland rainforest (approx. 600 m a.s.l.); in a burrow), tributary of Little Nymboida River, upstream of Eastern Dorrigo Way road crossing near Lowanna, on periphery of Bindarri National Park, New South Wales, Australia [30.2288°S, 152.9203°E].
Paratype(s) AM P84264-P84266 2♀, 1♂ (highland rainforest (approx. 600 m a.s.l.); in aburrow), tributary of Little Nymboida River, upstream of Eastern Dorrigo Way road crossing near Lowanna, on periphery of Bindarri National park, New South Wales, Australia [30.2288°, 152.9203°E].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC)
Ecological Descriptors
Freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
As this species has such a restricted highland distribution, Coughran & McCormack (2011) believe it to be particularly vulnerable to threats such as overcollection, displacement by exotic species and climate change. Further research and investigation of the ecology of this species is therefore warranted.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-May-2012 | 29-May-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 15-Mar-2011 | ADDED |