Parartemia contracta is a species of fairy shrimp in the family Parartemiidae and is commonly found in Australia.[2][3][1]
In IUCN terms, the conservation status of Parartemia contracta is "VU" (vulnerable). Meaning that the species faces a high risk of endangerment in the medium term.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group (1996). "Parartemia contracta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T16187A5507091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T16187A5507091.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Parartemia contracta Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Parartemia contracta". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
Further reading
- Belk, Denton; Brtek, Ján (1995). "Checklist of the Anostraca" (PDF). Hydrobiologia. 298 (1–3): 315–353. doi:10.1007/BF00033826.