Latin Name:
Geosesarma nigripes
Trade Names:
Golden top, rouxi, rainbow
Discoverer:
Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor, 2024
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
Popular (02.2025)
Distribution:
Adimulya - Central Java – Indonesia
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. Rocky substrate. Lowland species.
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle and enjoys digging burrows.
Appearance:
Colors can vary.
Carapace – Divided into two colors: orange and light gray-blue
Legs – Black/dark violet
Claws – Orange
Eyes – Yellow
Underside – Black/dark brown
Male:
Female:
Source: Two new species of vampire crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma De Man, 1892) from Java, Indonesia - Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor
Source: Indonesia land crab