Species descriptions

Geosesarma cikaniki

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

Published: 11 Mar 2025

Geosesarma cikaniki

Latin Name:

Geosesarma cikaniki

Trade Names:

None

Discoverer:

P.K.L. Ng & Wowor, 2019

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Bogor Regency, West Java, in the Cikaniki Resort of Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia

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

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. A mountain species. Found between rocks on sandy ground.

Habitat
Source of photo: The vampire crabs of Java, with descriptions of five new species from Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java, Indonesia (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) - Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

  • Carapace – Brown
  • Legs – Brown
  • Claws – Dark brown/purple-brown
  • Eyes – Black/gray
  • Underside – Brown

Geosesarma cikaniki 1
Source of photo: CHECKLIST ON FAUNA DIVERSITY GUNUNG HALIMUN SALAK NATIONAL PARK: Cikaniki-Citalahab

Geosesarma cikaniki 2
Source of photo: iNaturalist