Hermit Crab
Clibanarius eurysternus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- For divers: safe
A small hermit crab of warm shores, this species carries a borrowed snail shell over coral, rock and sandy bottoms. It lives from the intertidal zone down to only about three metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Clibanarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208684.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crab live?
- The Hermit Crab (Clibanarius eurysternus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.