Geosesarma sp. Tricolor

Latin Name:

Geosesarma sp.

Trade Names:

Tricolor, Bicolor, Black Eye, Carnaval

Discoverer:

Scientifically Described:

No

Availability in Trade:

Moderate (as of 02.2025)

Distribution:

Central Java, Indonesia

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor, near streams and water sources.

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle and enjoys burrowing.

Appearance:

Can vary in color.

Male:

• Carapace – Divided into two parts: upper part reddish/brownish-red, lower part yellowish
• Legs – Black/dark purple
• Claws – Purple
• Eyes – Black
• Underside – Black

Female:

1. Carapace – Divided into two parts: upper part reddish/brownish-red, lower part yellowish

   • Legs – Black/dark purple
   • Claws – Purple
   • Eyes – Black
   • Underside – Black

2. Carapace – Marbled pattern, reddish-yellow

   • Legs – Black
   • Claws – Purple/red
   • Eyes – Black
   • Underside – Black

Male:

Female:

Source: Indonesia land crab

Source: Morphological and molecular tracing of two ornamental vampire crabs (Decapoda: Sesarmidae) from Central Java

Source: interaquaristik.de

Source: Indonesia land crab

Female:

Source: panzerwelten.de