Colorful Hermit Crab
Propagurus gaudichaudii
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 5–746 m
- For divers: safe
This hermit crab lives on hard bottoms and tucks its soft body into empty sea snail shells, trading up to a larger one as it grows. It ranges from shallow water down to depths of more than 700 metres and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Paguridae › Propagurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 366891.
FAQ
- How deep does the Colorful Hermit Crab live?
- The Colorful Hermit Crab (Propagurus gaudichaudii) is typically found at 5–746 m.
- Is the Colorful Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Colorful Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.