The recently discovered Mutare River Crab

Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

Troutbeck pupil with a good example of the recently discovered Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

 

Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

It was recently discovered by Dr Ethel Phiri in 2011 and is the only crab species endemic to Zimbabwe! Here is a nice article from Stellenbosch University about her discovery: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx…

 

Looks like it was right handed!

Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

Mutare River Crab (Potamonautes mutareensis)

 

At the Troutbeck Fish Ponds we encountered fish gills, intestines and lateral lines.

Investigating fish gills and intestines

Investigating fish gills and intestines