Freshwater
Thai micro crab
Limnopilos naiyanetri
Hymenosomatidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 2.5 cm
Water values
Range
We do not know where this species lives in the wild.
Videos
Micro crab - Limnopilos naiyanetri #shorts
Oliver KnottJan 11, 2023
Microcrabs, Limnopilos naiyanetri-Species Spotlight
Rachel O'LearyFeb 28, 2016
Limnopilos naiyanetri on mesh
Rachel O'LearyFeb 12, 2013
Limnopilos naiyanetri "Thai micro crab"
Rachel O'LearyNov 2, 2012
More about the species
Description
Limnopilos naiyanetri, commonly referred to as the Thai micro crab, is a freshwater hymenosomatid crab endemic to Thailand. Its presence has only been confirmed in the Tha Chin River. The species was described in 1991 and represents the type species of Limnopilos. The Thai micro crab was first introduced to the aquarium hobby in 2008 when it was imported to Germany by the tropical fish importer Aquarium Glaser GmbH, and has slowly grown in popularity with aquarium hobbyists. It remains a relatively rare species on the market and detailed information on the husbandry of this species is scarce.
Other names
No other names.
