Hermit Crabs
Dardanus setifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- For divers: safe
A hermit crab of muddy, sandy and hard bottoms from the shoreline down to about forty metres, this species protects its soft body in a borrowed snail shell. It often decorates its shell with anemones that come along for the ride and add a stinging defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Dardanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208701.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crabs live?
- The Hermit Crabs (Dardanus setifer) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Hermit Crabs dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crabs is harmless to divers.