Geosesarma sp. Violet Tricolor

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

Geosesarma sp. Violet Tricolor

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:

Male 1
Male 2

Female:

Female 1
Female 2

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

Geosesarma Image
Source: Indonesia land crab