Geosesarma krathing

Latin Name:

Geosesarma krathing

Trade Names:

Tangerine-head Crab

Discoverer:

P.K.L.Ng & Naiyanetr, 1992

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Very rare

Distribution:

Krathing Waterfall, Chanthaburi Province, Amphoe Makham, Eastern Thailand

Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Near water streams. Tropical forest. Digs burrows, climbs on shrubs and trees.

Source of photo: Google Maps

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

Carapace – Divided into 2 parts, orange and brown
Legs – Gray near the body, brown further
Claws – Orange
Eyes – Green with black spots
Underside – Orange

Source of photo: inaturalist.org