Latin Name:
Geosesarma katibas
Trade Names:
Discoverer:
Pkl Ng, 1995
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
Not available
Distribution:
Sungei Katibas, Sarawak, Malaysia
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Near water streams. Tropical forest.
Source of photo: Google Maps
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.
Appearance:
Carapace – Top is burgundy with a golden border, transitioning to brown-orange, then gray
Legs – Gray with brown upper edges
Claws – Purple, with orange tips
Eyes – Green/gray
Underside – Gray/light brown
Source: Ng, P. Y. C., & Ng, P. K. L. (2019). Geosesarma spectrum, a new species of semiterrestrial vampire crab (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae) from Brunei Darussalam, Borneo. Zootaxa, 4614(3): 529–540
Source of photo: lars-fehlandt.de