Small Whiten Hermit Crab
Calcinus minutus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- For divers: safe
A small hermit crab of coral reef and sand flats, this species tucks its soft hind body into a borrowed snail shell, swapping up to roomier shells as it grows. It lives from the intertidal down to about 32 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Calcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367448.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small Whiten Hermit Crab live?
- The Small Whiten Hermit Crab (Calcinus minutus) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Small Whiten Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Small Whiten Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.