Moritschus spp. 
Group:
Crustaceans
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Colombia, Ecuador
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Moritschus altaquerensisVU-IUCN2008Colombia
2. Moritschus ecuadorensisVU-IUCN2008Ecuador


Species/Common Names:
Moritschus altaquerensis
Moritschus ecuadorensis

Facts Summary:
Moritschus is a genus of crustaceans of concern and found in the following area(s): Colombia, Ecuador.


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