Geosesarma aurantium

Small, typically terrestrial crabs. Excellent climbers. Can be kept in paludariums. Do not damage plants. Live in groups, are social animals.

Geosesarma aurantium

Latin Name:

Geosesarma aurantium

Trade Names:

None

Discoverer:

P.K.L. Ng, 1995

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Mount Silam - Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Distribution Map
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat

Bottom of tropical forests, near water streams.
A mountain species.

Habitat 1 Habitat 2
Source of photo: mysabah.com

Additional Information

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance

  • Carapace – orange
  • Legs – orange/dark orange
  • Claws – orange/orange-yellow
  • Eyes – dark gray/gray-green
  • Underside – orange/orange-yellow

Geosesarma aurantium

Photo 1 Photo 2
Source: iNaturalist