Latin Name:
Geosesarma sp.
Trade Names:
Vampire, Purple Vampire Crab, Red Carnaval, Vampire Purple, Orange Eye
Discoverer:
Scientifically Described:
No
Availability in Trade:
Popular (as of 02.2025)
Distribution:
West 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.
Carapace:
- Purple-red/purple-red-black/purple
- Yellow/yellow-orange, yellow-burgundy
- Yellow/yellow-orange
Legs:
- Purple-grey/purple-black/black
Claws:
- Purple/burgundy
Eyes:
- Red/burgundy/yellow-orange
Underside:
- Brown/black/purple-brown/purple-black
Male:
Female:
Juvenile:
Source: inaturalist.org
Source: Indonesia land crab