Latin Name:
Geosesarma noduliferum
Trade Names:
Geosesarma bogorensis, Blue vampir, Purple Vampire, Geosesarma dennerle blue
Discoverer:
De Man, 1892
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
Popular (02.2025)
Distribution:
Near Bogor - West Java – Indonesia
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. Prefer moderate water current, often found in rice fields, tea fields, parks, and human settlements. Inhabit the middle parts of streams.
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
Source: Google Maps
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle, enjoys digging burrows.
Appearance:
Colors can vary.
Carapace – Divided into two colors: violet-brown/violet-black and dark blue
Legs – Dark brown/violet-black/black
Claws – Violet
Eyes – Yellow/white-yellow
Underside – Brown/black
Male:
Female:
Juvenile:
Source: garnelio.de
Source: Indonesia land crab
Notes:
This crab is often mistakenly labeled as Geosesarma bogorensis, a non-existent species. It is a fictional name.