Geosesarma danumense

Latin Name:

Geosesarma danumense

Trade Names:

None

Discoverer:

P.K.L.Ng, 2002

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Danum Valley Field Centre - Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. They enjoy climbing shrubs, often doing so.

Source of photo: Google Maps

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

• Carapace – Orange/dark orange
• Legs – Purple
• Claws – Orange with white tips
• Eyes – Black/dark brown
• Underside – Orange

Source of photo: The freshwater crabs of Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, East Malaysia, with a description of a new species of Thelphusula Bott, 1969 (Crustacea, Brachyura, Gecarcinucidae, Potamidae, Sesarmidae) - Peter K. L. Ng, Paul Y. C. Ng

Source: iNaturalist