Species descriptions

Geosesarma todaeng

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 todaeng

Latin Name:

Geosesarma todaeng

Trade Names:

Discoverer:

Ng, Yeesin & Promdam, 2023

Scientifically Described:

Yes

Availability in Trade:

Not available

Distribution:

Burret - Swamps, Narathiwat, Thailand

Distribution Map:

Geosesarma todaeng Distribution
Source: Own work based on Google Maps

Habitat:

Swamps, lowland swamp forests. Excellent climbers, often found on palm trees.

Image Source:

Geosesarma todaeng
Source: A New Species of Vampire Crab (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) from a Freshwater Swamp Forest in Narathiwat Province, Southern Thailand, with a Note on Geosesarma serenei Ng, 1986 - PETER K. L. NG1, PUN YEESIN AND RUEANGRIT PROMDAM

Additional Information:

Prefers a terrestrial lifestyle.

Appearance:

  • Carapace: Divided into two parts, upper brown/orange, lower black
  • Legs: Black
  • Claws: Orange
  • Eyes: Black
  • Underside: Orange

Image:

Geosesarma todaeng
Source: A New Species of Vampire Crab (Crustacea: Brachyura: Sesarmidae: Geosesarma) from a Freshwater Swamp Forest in Narathiwat Province, Southern Thailand, with a Note on Geosesarma serenei Ng, 1986 - PETER K. L. NG1, PUN YEESIN AND RUEANGRIT PROMDAM