Hermit Crab
Clibanarius corallinus
- Group: Crab
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
A small hermit crab of reef flats and rocky shores, this species lives in the splash zone among boulders and tide swept rock. Like all hermit crabs it borrows an empty snail shell for armour and trades up to a larger one as it grows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Clibanarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367499.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hermit Crab live?
- The Hermit Crab (Clibanarius corallinus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Hermit Crab dangerous to divers?
- The Hermit Crab is harmless to divers.