Austrothelphusa agassizi (Brown Back Crab)
Species Account
A medium-sized, semi-aquatic, north Queensland species with a wide distribution from Ravenshoe to Coen, including eastward and westward flowing catchments. Found in burrows or under rocks near the waterline of creeks, gullies, lagoons and swamps. Anterolateral carapace with distinct striations; postorbital and epigastric ridges poorly developed. Body tan to orange with dark band down middle of back in large specimens. Body width to 40 mm. Highly suitable for an aqua-terrarium. — John W. Short, 2026
High-resolution downloadable image
Colour photograph, 3600 x 2400 pixels (30 x 20 cm @ 300dpi), JPEG (4.08 MB). Photographed specimen collected at Shiptons Flat near Cooktown, Queensland, Australia, John W. Short, June 1997.
Attribution – John W. Short, BioAccess Australia.
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