Latin Name:
Geosesarma tagbanua
Trade Names:
Discoverers:
Manuel-Santos, P.K.L. Ng & Freitag, 2016
Scientifically Described:
Yes
Availability in Trade:
Only in Russia (02.2025)
Distribution:
Palawan, Philippines
Distribution Map:
Source: Own work based on Google Maps
Habitat:
Tropical forest floor, near streams. Also found in limestone caves in forests.
Source: Google Maps
Additional Information:
Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.
Appearance:
- Carapace: green-brown/brown, with a reddish front
- Legs: brown/green-brown
- Claws: brown with white tips
- Eyes: black/gray
- Underside: brown
Reproduction:
The female lays eggs in standing water and cares for them by aerating the water. The eggs hatch into larvae, which transform into juvenile crabs. The female cares for the young for a short period.
Juvenile:
Female with Eggs:
Source: vk.com