Clinothelphusa kakoota is a species of crab in the family Gecarcinucidae, which is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and rivers.

[1] It is threatened by habitat loss, and is listed as a critically endangered species on the IUCN Red List.

[1] It is known from a single site with an area of less than 100 km2 (39 sq mi).

[2] Its nearest relatives are another Sri Lankan endemic genus of crabs, Ceylonthelphusa.