Geosesarma robustum

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

Geosesarma robustum

Latin Name:

Geosesarma robustum

Trade Names:

Discoverers:

P.K.L. Ng & Wowor, 2019

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Not available

Distribution:

Bogor Regency, West Java, Gunung Bunder Resort of Mount Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia

Distribution
Source: own elaboration based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near watercourses. Rocky substrate, cobbles. Mountain species.

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 – Dark purple-brown
  • Legs – Dark brown
  • Claws – Dark brown
  • Eyes – Black
  • Underside – Dark brown

Geosesarma robustum
Source: inaturalist.org