Austrothelphusa transversa (von Martens, 1868), also known as the inland crab, freshwater crab, or tropical freshwater crab is a species of freshwater crab endemic to Australia. A. transversa is the most widely-dispersed species of its genus, as it has adaptations giving it a high tolerance to drought and arid conditions. .
The inland crab has undergone numerous changes of specific name, changing genera, subgenera, and subfamilies, including Parathephusa, Liotelphusa, and Holthuisana. Due to the loss of type specimens, similarities. .
The inland crab is endemic to the Australian mainland and is widely distributed throughout the north-western half of the continent, living both in the arid inland conditions of central Australia as well as the tropical and sub-tropical rivers of northern Australia.. .
Although considered to be of 'Least Concern' by the , the inland crab occurs in several protected areas, including . Due to its wide distribution, the inland crab is seen as of 'Least Concern', but to what extent the species will remain. .
AestivationThe inland crab is thought to into the deep burrows in which the crab builds in clay or sediment banks as a way of dealing with prolonged droughts, waiting for the rain to restore the creeks, rivers, and water holes,. .
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