Latin Name:
Geosesarma foxi
Trade Names:
Discoverer:
Kemp, 1918
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
None
Distribution:
Gunung Raya, Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Near water streams. Tropical rainforest. Mountain species. Under rocks and fallen trees.
Source of photo: Google Maps
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.
Appearance:
- Carapace – Split into two colors: orange and brown/black
- Legs – Brown/black
- Claws – Orange
- Eyes – Black
- Underside – Orange
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