A colourfull little freshwater crab of the species Geosesarma dennerle from Java, Indonesia. It has a purple body, claws and walking legs. The rear end of their carapace is cream to yellowish white, and their eyes are bright yellow.
More info about this nice looking crab can be found on the following link.
Scientific paper: New species of “vampire crabs” ( Geosesarma De Man, 1892) from central Java, Indonesia, and the identity of Sesarma ( Geosesarma ) nodulifera De Man, 1892 (Crustacea, Brachyura, Thoracotremata, Sesarmidae by Peter K. L. Ng, Christoph D. Schubart and Christian Lukhaup (2015) also contains a lot of useful information about this species.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geosesarma dennerle |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 5 - 15 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
Vampire Crab
A colourfull little freshwater crab of the species Geosesarma dennerle from Java, Indonesia. It has a purple body, claws and walking legs. The rear end of their carapace is cream to yellowish white, and their eyes are bright yellow.
More info about this nice looking crab can be found on the following link.
Scientific paper: New species of “vampire crabs” ( Geosesarma De Man, 1892) from central Java, Indonesia, and the identity of Sesarma ( Geosesarma ) nodulifera De Man, 1892 (Crustacea, Brachyura, Thoracotremata, Sesarmidae by Peter K. L. Ng, Christoph D. Schubart and Christian Lukhaup (2015) also contains a lot of useful information about this species.
| Fish Info | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geosesarma dennerle |
| Experience Level | Beginner Friendly |
| Tank Size Need | Small (Under 20 Gal) |
| Adult Size | 5cm |
| pH Range | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Swimming Zone | Middle Dweller |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Water Hardness | 5 - 15 dGH |
| Type of Diet | Omnivorous |
| Group Behavior | Schooling |
| Temperature Range | Standard Tropical (72°F - 78°F) |
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