Species descriptions

Geosesarma sukabumi

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

Published: 11 Mar 2025

Geosesarma sukabumi

Latin Name:

Geosesarma sukabumi

Trade Names:

Discoverers:

P.K.L. Ng & Wowor, 2019

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Not available

Distribution:

Sukabumi Regency, West Java, at Gunung Koneng Resort of Mount Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia.

Distribution Map:

Geosesarma sukabumi Distribution
Source: Own work based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Tropical forest floor, near streams. On slopes in leaf litter under plants.

Geosesarma sukabumi
Source: The vampire crabs of Java, with descriptions of five new species from Mount Halimun Salak National Park, West Java, Indonesia (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) - Peter K. L. Ng1 & Daisy Wowor

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

  • Carapace: brown

  • Legs: brown

  • Claws: brown

  • Eyes: black

  • Underside: brown

Geosesarma sukabumi
Geosesarma sukabumi
Source: vk.com

Source: Achmed Rian Dietra