Geosesarma peraccae

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

Geosesarma peraccae

Latin Name:

Geosesarma peraccae

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

Nobili, 1903

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Probably (02.2025)

Distribution:

Johore and South Pahang – Malaysia, Singapore

Distribution
Source of graphic: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams. Lowland species. Swampy areas.

Habitat 1
Habitat 2
Source: panzerwelten.de

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

Males and females have different appearances.

Male:

Carapace – Mottled pattern, orange-red-brown and brown colors
Legs – Mottled pattern, brown
Claws – Red
Eyes – Brown/black
Underside – Brown

Female:

Carapace – Mottled pattern, brown
Legs – Brown
Claws – Brown
Eyes – Brown/black
Underside – Brown

Female

Male and Female:

Male and Female
Source: bugsandinsects.wordpress.com

Male
Female
Source: FIRST RECORD IN SINGAPORE OF A NEPENTHIPHILOUS CRAB, GEOSESARMA PERRACAE (CRUSTACEA: DECAPODA: SESARMIDAE) - H. H. Tan and P. K. L. Ng

Juvenile 1
Juvenile 2

Juvenile Individuals:

Juvenile 1
Juvenile 2
Source: panzerwelten.de