Rough-Clawed Hermit Crab
Pagurus forbesii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 25–35 m
- For divers: safe
A hermit crab that tucks its soft tail into empty snail shells and hauls them around the sandy and gravelly bottom between about twenty five and thirty five metres. It sorts through the sediment for scraps, switching to a roomier shell as it outgrows the old one.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Paguridae › Pagurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107237.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough-Clawed Hermit Crab live?
- The Rough-Clawed Hermit Crab (Pagurus forbesii) is typically found at 25–35 m.
- Is the Rough-Clawed Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Rough-Clawed Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.