Geosesarma bunian

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

Geosesarma bunian

Latin Name:

Geosesarma bunian

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

Ng, Khadijah-Ahmad & Ahmad, 2025

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Gunung Jerai, Kedah, Malaysia

Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

In tropical forests. An higtland species. Likes to climb.


Source of photo: Google Maps

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

  • Carapace – Divided into two parts, the top light yellow, the good part gray with blue and white dots

  • Legs – Dark grey

  • Claws – Light yellow with white tips

  • Eyes – Gray

  • Underside – Yellow


Source of photo: Ng, P.K.L., Khadijah-Ahmad, S. & Ahmad, A.B. (2025). On a new species of vampire crab from the Geosesarma foxi species-group (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) in northern Peninsular Malaysia. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology. 73: 162–168.