G. dennerle, G. bicolour differences

[FishForLife2001]

Hi,

What ways are there to distinguish between G. dennerle and G. bicolour? I will soon be getting some vampire crabs of the purple colour but a definite ID could be helpful.

I have read the 'raffles bulletin of zoology' recent description of G. hagen and G. dennerle, including the differences between G. dennerle and G. bicolour but I don't understand it.

Thanks

[FishForLife2001]

Pics:



(This one has no claws. I an going to attempt to feed it mushed up food, allowing it to eat with its mandibles)



I don't think they are either of the aforementioned species. They have black eyes and more subtle colours. Any ideas?

[Naalide]

Hi!

The crab at the first picture seems to be G. dennerle "vampir".

Those with the dark eyes look like another species: G. tricolor.
G. bicolor should have yellow eyes.

Maybe the boardowners can tell you more.

[FishForLife2001]

Hi!

The crab at the first picture seems to be G. dennerle "vampir".

Those with the dark eyes look like another species: G. tricolor.
G. bicolor should have yellow eyes.

Maybe the boardowners can tell you more.

Hello!

Hmm, this is likely. The shops supplier had G. dennerle and the other species, so I guess they could have sent a G. dennerle with the others. What should I do with this one, will it be safe with the other species?

Are these a described species, or is this just a name given? I can't find much about them online.

Thank for the help!