Geosesarma faustum

Latin Name:

Geosesarma faustum

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

Ng, 2017

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Penang Hill, Malaysia

Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Near water streams. Tropical rainforest. Highland species. Inhabits bromeliads and neoregelias, excellent climber.

Source: inaturalist.org

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

• Carapace – Split into two colors: orange/orange-yellow and brown
• Legs – Brown
• Claws – Orange/orange-yellow
• Eyes – Dark brown
• Underside – Orange/orange-yellow

Source of photo: Ng, Peter K. L., 2017, On the identities of the highland vampire crabs, Geosesarma foxi (Kemp, 1918) and G. serenei Ng, 1986, with description of a new phytotelmic species from Penang, Peninsular Malaysia (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae), Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 65, pp. 226-242

Source: inaturalist.org