LEPIDOTHELPHUSA BORNEO CRAB SPECIES LIST
Lepidothelphusa Orange arm
Below is a comprehensive list of known Lepidothelphusa Borneo Crab species, identified by their scientific names wherever possible. Unfortunately, many species remain undocumented and unnamed, as these crabs are often poached from the wild by amateur "crab hunters" and sold in the pet trade with little regulation. We will be updating this list regularly as more information on Lepidothelphusa species becomes available. If you have any information or photos you'd like to contribute, feel free to get in touch!
Many of the images featured here are from www.garnelio.de, a large German store specializing in a wide variety of crabs. Please note, that they do not ship outside of Germany. For those in the US, AquaticArts is the most reputable online seller with high shipping survival rates. However, before purchasing online, be sure to read this guide.
I also highly suggest checking out Lars Fehlandt’s website for even more detailed information on a lot of these species. He does brilliant work on the ground and is a huge source of information on Lepidothelphusa and Geosesarma species.
Important: While I’ve done my best to credit and link the photographers in this guide, some images lack available information. If you recognise any uncredited images as your own, please let me know so I can properly credit you.
Lepidothelphusa Species IDentification
Lepidothelphusa Padawan
Lepidothelphusa Padawan
Other common names: Borneo Crab, Panda Crab
Description:
Visible differences to other species: Quite a lot larger than most other Lepidothelphusa crabs
Distribution area/Locality: The Padawan region of Borneo
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Menneri
Lepidothelphusa Menneri
Other common names: Tricolour, Rainbow
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: Kalimantan, Borneo
Food preferences:
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Sensitive but the least sensitive of the Borneo Crabs, considered an medium level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Cognetti
Lepidothelphusa Cognetti
Other common names:
Description:
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Distribution area/Locality: Kalimantan, Borneo
Food preferences:
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Orange arm
Lepidothelphusa Orange arm
Other common names:
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: UNKNOWN
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Blue Sky
Lepidothelphusa Sky blue
Other common names:
Description:
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Distribution area/Locality: Kalimantan, Borneo
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa SANGONG
Lepidothelphusa Sangong
Other common names:
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: UNKNOWN
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Limau
Lepidothelphusa Limau
Other common names:
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: UNKNOWN
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Loi
Lepidothelphusa loi
Other common names:
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: UNKNOWN
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa Naruto
Lepidothelphusa Naruto Image Source: https://www.garnelio.de/
Other common names:
Description:
Visible differences to other species:
Distribution area/Locality: UNKNOWN
Food preferences: Lots of fresh meat like shrimp and snails
Habitat preferences: Super clean cooler water with quite a lot of flow. Tropical rainforest
Additional findings: Highly sensitive, considered an advanced level species to keep
Lepidothelphusa mystery
Lepidothelphusa mystery
Other common names: UNKNOWN
Description: UNKNOWN
Visible differences to other species: UNKNOWN
Distribution area/Locality: Borneo
Food preferences: UNKNOWN
Habitat preferences: UNKNOWN
Additional findings: At this point in time this crab has no information, not even a common name.
Research: