Latin Name:
Geosesarma sabanum
Trade Names:
Discoverer:
P.K.L.Ng, 1992
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
Not available
Distribution:
Tawau Hills Park - Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Source: own elaboration based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Tropical forest floor. Near watercourses. Enjoys climbing shrubs and often does so.
Source: Google Maps
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.
Appearance:
- Carapace – Orange/light brown
- Legs – Purple
- Claws – Orange with white tips
- Eyes – Black
- Underside – Orange
Source: The freshwater crabs of Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, East Malaysia, with a description of a new species of Thelphusula Bott, 1969 (Crustacea, Brachyura, Gecarcinucidae, Potamidae, Sesarmidae) - Peter K. L. Ng, Paul Y. C. Ng
Source: inaturalist.org