Geosesarma sp. Red Clow

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

Geosesarma sp. Red Clow

Latin Name:

Geosesarma sp.

Trade Names:

Red Gloves, Red noduliferum, Red Arm Vampire, Lecaude Vampire Crab, Blue diamond red claw, Bicolor Carnaval Crab

Discoverer:

Scientifically Described:

No

Availability in Trade:

Rare (as of 02.2025)

Distribution:

Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Distribution Map
Source: Image created by the author based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor, near streams and water sources.

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle and enjoys burrowing.

Appearance:

Can vary in color.

  1. Carapace – Divided into two parts: upper black, lower blue
    Legs – Black
    Claws – Red
    Eyes – Yellow
    Underside – Red and black

  2. Carapace – Divided into two parts: upper red, lower blue
    Legs – Black
    Claws – Red
    Eyes – Yellow
    Underside – Red and black

Male:

Male
Male

Female:

Female
Female

Geosesarma Image
Source: inaturalist.org

Geosesarma Image
Geosesarma Image
Source: Indonesia land crab

Geosesarma Image
Geosesarma Image
Source: greenflow.hk