Hermit Crab
Dardanus scutellatus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- For divers: safe
A hermit crab of shallow seagrass beds and sandy muddy bottoms in the intertidal down to about fifteen metres. It commonly settles into the cast off shells of the strawberry conch, hauling its borrowed home across the flats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Dardanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208695.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crab live?
- The Hermit Crab (Dardanus scutellatus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.