Pretty Hermit Crab
Calcinus pulcher
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
A brightly marked hermit crab of coral reefs, sand and rock from the intertidal down to about 30 metres, this species protects its soft body inside an empty snail shell. It trades up to a larger shell as it grows, scavenging scraps across the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Calcinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367453.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pretty Hermit Crab live?
- The Pretty Hermit Crab (Calcinus pulcher) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Pretty Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Pretty Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.