Species descriptions

Geosesarma sp. Orange Vampire

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

Published: 11 Mar 2025

Geosesarma sp. Orange Vampire

Latin Name:

Geosesarma sp.

Trade Names:

Orange spots

Discoverer:

Scientifically Described:

No

Availability in Trade:

Moderate (as of 03.2025)

Distribution:

Java, Indonesia

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor. Near streams and water sources.

Geosesarma sp. Image 1
Geosesarma sp. Image 2
Source: Indonesia land crab

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle and enjoys burrowing.

Appearance:

  • Carapace – Orange, divided into two parts: black/dark brown on top and orange on the bottom with orange spots
  • Legs – Marble brown/dark brown pattern
  • Claws – Orange
  • Eyes – Yellow
  • Underside – Dark brown

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Geosesarma sp. Image 6
Source: Indonesia land crab

Geosesarma sp. Image 7
Source: Morphological and molecular tracing of two ornamental vampire crabs (Decapoda: Sesarmidae) from Central Java