Hermit Crab
Aniculus retipes
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- For divers: safe
A hermit crab that protects its soft tail inside a borrowed snail shell, it shelters on coral reefs and rubble bottoms in shallow water down to about 20 metres. As it grows it must keep trading up for roomier shells.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Aniculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208663.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crab live?
- The Hermit Crab (Aniculus retipes) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.