Mahatha spp. 
 
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Group:
Crustaceans
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Sri Lanka
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Mahatha helayaCR-IUCN2008Sri Lanka
2. Mahatha ioraCR-IUCN2008Sri Lanka
3. Mahatha lacunaCR-IUCN2008Sri Lanka
4. Mahatha reginaCR-IUCN2008Sri Lanka


Species/Common Names:
Mahatha helaya
Mahatha iora
Mahatha lacuna
Mahatha regina

Facts Summary:
Mahatha is a genus of crustaceans of concern and found in the following area(s): Sri Lanka.


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