Geosesarma sp. Halloween

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

Geosesarma sp. Halloween

Latin Name:

Geosesarma sp.

Trade Names:

Orange black leg, Purple Carnaval

Discoverer:

Scientifically Described:

No

Availability in Trade:

Popular (as of 02.2025)

Distribution:

Central Java, Indonesia

Distribution
Source: Own creation based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near water streams.

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle, likes to dig burrows.

Appearance:

They may have different colors.

  • Carapace – Salmon-orange
  • Legs – Black-purple/black
  • Claws – Purple
  • Eyes – Black
  • Underside – Black/dark brown

Male:

Male 1
Male 2

Female:

Female 1
Female 2

Juvenile:

Juvenile 1
Juvenile 2

Geosesarma sp. Image
Source: inaturalist.org

Geosesarma sp. Image 2
Source: Indonesia land crab

Geosesarma sp. Image 3
Source: garnelio.de