Geosesarma nigripes

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

Geosesarma nigripes

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

Distribution Map
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:

Male 1 Male 2

Female:

Female 1 Female 2

Photo 1
Source: Two new species of vampire crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma De Man, 1892) from Java, Indonesia - Peter K. L. Ng & Daisy Wowor

Photo 2
Photo 3
Source: Indonesia land crab