Geosesarma hednon

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

Latin Name:

Geosesarma hednon

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

P.K.L. Ng, H.-C. Liu & Schubart, 2004

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Not available

Distribution:

Taiwan, Philippines

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

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest floor. Near water streams.

Habitat
Source of photo: Google Maps

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle. Unusually, this species is not endemic and has a broader distribution.

Appearance:

Carapace – Mottled brown pattern with purple streaks, M/W/N-shaped pattern
Legs – Mottled brown pattern
Claws – Brown-pinkish with a red tip
Eyes – Green-yellow-black
Underside – Yellowish/dirty white, orange with a black and gold stripe

Appearance
Source of photo: GEOSESARMA HEDNON, A NEW SPECIES OF TERRESTRIAL CRAB (CRUSTACEA: DECAPODA: BRACHYURA: SESARMIDAE) FROM TAIWAN AND THE PHILIPPINES Peter K. L. Ng & Christoph D. Schubart

Source of photo: inaturalist.org