On the occurrence of Parasesarma cricotum (Rahayu & Davie, 2002 (Decapoda, Brachyura, Sesarmidae) in Palau and Sulawesi

The occurrence of Parasesarma cricotum (Rahayu Davie, 2002) in Palau and Sulawesi is reported after the examination of several male and female specimens collected from Sulawesi, Indonesia, and Palau. The present record from Palau, has extended the distribution of P. cricotum considerably further northeast of its natural distribution range.