Hermit Crab
Aniculus aniculus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
A reef dwelling hermit crab of the shallow neritic zone, it rarely strays below about five metres. It carries a borrowed snail shell and feeds on coral, browsing the living reef rather than scavenging.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Aniculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208666.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crab live?
- The Hermit Crab (Aniculus aniculus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.