Danas Hermit Crab
Clibanarius striolatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
Dana's hermit crab is a common sight in tropical shallows, scuttling over sand and muddy bottoms among the mangroves from the shoreline down to about 5 metres. Borrowing an empty snail shell for armour, it carries its home wherever it goes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Clibanarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208685.
FAQ
- How deep does the Danas Hermit Crab live?
- The Danas Hermit Crab (Clibanarius striolatus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Danas Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Danas Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.