[2] They can be found roaming the forest floor when conditions are damp, usually after substantial rainfall, actively searching for a mate, new territory or food.

When threatened, it raises its front two powerful pincers and will readily pinch any potential predator.

Due it its magnificent coloration it has also been targeted as a aquarium pet or even winding up on barbecues.

[3] Restricted to streams bordered by rainforest and sometimes wet eucalyptus forest at more than 300 m altitude.

The species occurs in streams and creeks at altitudes above 300 metres (980 ft) in rainforests.