Geosesarma confertum

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

Geosesarma confertum

Latin Name:

Geosesarma confertum

Trade Names:

None

Discoverer:

Ortmann, 1894

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Cibodas in Cianjur Regency at the border of Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java, Indonesia

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

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. Found in moss or in burrows between roots. A mountain species.

Habitat
Source of photo: Google Maps

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

  • Carapace – Brown marbled pattern
  • Legs – Brown marbled pattern
  • Claws – Light brown/brown
  • Eyes – Black
  • Underside – Brown marbled pattern

Geosesarma confertum
Source of photo: iNaturalist