The five new species are described in Zootaxa. These crabs are semi-aquatic crabs, much like fiddler crabs who spend a part of their lives out of the water. All photos by Tejas Thackeray.

Ghatiana atropurpurea

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Ghatiana splendida

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Gubernatoriana alcocki

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Gubernatoriana waghi

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Gubernatoriana thackerayi

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