Rare Khirikhan Crabs found in Kui Buri National Park

MGR Online•Society•12d ago

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Officials at Kui Buri National Park discovered rare Khirikhan crabs in the central and northern forest zones, signaling a healthy ecosystem.

•Kui Buri National Park officials found the rare Khirikhan crab (also known as the Seven-Colored Crab) during patrols.
•The crabs were located in the central and northern zones of the Kui Buri National Park forest.
•The discovery was reported by Bamrungrat Ploykham, Head of Kui Buri National Park, on September 9.
•The presence of these freshwater crabs indicates biodiversity and the integrity of the watershed forest ecosystem.

•Kui Buri National Park officials conducted continuous patrols to prevent forest resource destruction and illegal wildlife hunting.
•Kui Buri National Park officials discovered the colorful Khirikhan crab in the central and northern zones of the forest.
•Kui Buri National Park officials recorded images of the Khirikhan crab to serve as a natural resource database.
•The Khirikhan crab (Demanietta khirikhan Yeo, Naiyanetr & Ng, 1998) is a freshwater crab in the Potamidae family that inhabits clean water sources in forest and mountain areas.
•The name "Khirikhan" was established to honor Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, where the crab species was discovered.
•The discovery of the Khirikhan crab reflects the biodiversity and health of the watershed forest ecosystem.
•Bamrungrat Ploykham, Head of Kui Buri National Park, reported the discovery on September 9.
•Kui Buri National Park officials will continue patrols to maintain the natural resources and ecosystem for wildlife.

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Kui Buri National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติกุยบุรี)ℹ️

The organization whose officials discovered the Khirikhan crab and are conducting forest patrols.

Bamrungrat Ploykham(บำรุงรัตน์ พลอยคำ)

The Head of Kui Buri National Park who revealed the discovery of the crabs.

Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️

The province where Kui Buri National Park is located and where the Khirikhan crab was discovered.