The yuyu (Parathelphusa convexa) is a species of gecarcinucid crab. It is native to Java, and lives on rice paddies and rivers. They are often preyed upon by storks, ducks, large fish, toads and asian water monitors.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yuyu being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Somanniathelphusa zanklon
- Barytelphusa cunicularis
- Parathelphusa maculata
- Austrothelphusa transversa
- Epilobocera sinuatifrons
- Parathelphusa valida
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Gecarcinucidae
- Genus
- Parathelphusa
- Species
- Parathelphusa convexa
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