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

Ghatiana splendida

Gubernatoriana alcocki

Gubernatoriana waghi

Gubernatoriana thackerayi