Geosesarma lebak

Small, typically terrestrial crabs. Excellent climbers. Can be kept in paludariums. Do not damage plants. Live in groups, are social animals.

Geosesarma lebak

Latin Name:

Geosesarma lebak

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

P.K.L.Ng & Wowor, 2019

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

None

Distribution:

Banten - Mount Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia

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

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. Rocky substrate. Rice fields and human settlements. Open spaces.

Habitat
Source: The vampire crabs of Java, with descriptions of five new species from Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java, Indonesia (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) - Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

Carapace – Black/dark brown with a red front
Legs – Black/dark brown
Claws – Red
Eyes – Yellow
Underside – Black/dark brown

Appearance
Source: The vampire crabs of Java, with descriptions of five new species from Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java, Indonesia (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) - Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor