''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family

Sesarmidae The Sesarmidae are a family of crabs, previously included in the Grapsidae by many authors. Several species, namely in '' Geosesarma'', '' Metopaulias'', and '' Sesarma'', are true terrestrial crabs. They do not need to return to the sea even fo ...

. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other surfaces within coastal ecosystems. "Episesarma" refers to crabs that are often found on or upon various surfaces in mangrove habitats.

Species

* ''

Episesarma chentongense ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (Serène & Soh, 1967) * ''

Episesarma crebrestriatum ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (Tesch, 1917) * ''

Episesarma lafondii ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1846) * ''

Episesarma mederi ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (H. Milne Edwards, 1853) * ''

Episesarma palawanense ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (Rathbun, 1914) * ''

Episesarma singaporense ''Episesarma'' is a genus of swimming crabs species in the family Sesarmidae. The name "Episesarma" is derived from the Greek prefix "epi-" meaning "upon" or "on," indicating their habitat preference for areas such as mangrove roots or other sur ...

'' (Tweedie, 1936) * ''

Episesarma versicolor The violet vinegar crab (''Episesarma versicolor'') is a swimming crab species in the genus ''Episesarma''. Distributed all over marine and brackish waters of Indo-West Pacific regions. It is harvested by many local fishermen for rich proteinaceo ...

'' (Tweedie, 1940)

Use in food

In Thailand, vinegar crab species such as ''

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'', as well as ''

Sesarma eumolpe ''Sesarma'' is a genus of terrestrial crabs endemic to the Americas. Many species within this genus live in mangroves. They have evolved to be fully terrestrial, which means they do not have to return to the sea even to spawn. Several species in ...

'', are used as ingredients in

som tam Green papaya salad is a spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya. Originating in Laos, it is a national dish and a cornerstone of Lao cuisine, known locally as ''tam som'' or ''tam mak hoong''. The dish exemplifies bold, vibrant flavors, ...

References

External links

* * Sesarmidae Decapod genera {{Grapsoidea-stub