How deep does the Hermit Crab live?

The Hermit Crab (Pagurus excavatus) is typically found at 15–450 m.

Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?

The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.

Hermit Crab

Pagurus excavatus

Group: Crab
Typical depth: 15–450 m
For divers: safe

This hermit crab carries a borrowed snail shell across sandy and muddy slopes, mainly between 15 and 80 metres but found as deep as 450 metres. Harmless to divers, it scavenges what it can and often shares its shell with sea anemones perched on top.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Paguridae › Pagurus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107236.

FAQ

How deep does the Hermit Crab live?: The Hermit Crab (Pagurus excavatus) is typically found at 15–450 m.
Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?: The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.