Latin Name:
Geosesarma sp.
Trade Names:
Tricolor, Bicolor, Black Eye, Carnaval, Denerli
Discoverer:
Scientifically Described:
No
Availability in Trade:
Very rare (as of 02.2025)
Distribution:
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:
- Upper: Burgundy
- Lower: Divided into 3 parts, 2 yellow (banana-colored) sides, and a central burgundy-brown section
Legs:
- Purple
Claws:
- Lavender
Eyes:
- Black
Underside:
- Purple
Male:
Female:
Source: Morphological and molecular tracing of two ornamental vampire crabs (Decapoda: Sesarmidae) from Central Java
Source: Indonesia land crab