Furry Hermit
Paguristes ulreyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small hermit crab around three centimetres, it borrows the shells of turban and moon snails and lives on rock and soft bottoms down to fifteen metres. Fine hairs on its legs give it the furry look its name describes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Diogenidae › Paguristes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 368304.
FAQ
- How deep does the Furry Hermit live?
- The Furry Hermit (Paguristes ulreyi) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- How big does the Furry Hermit get?
- The Furry Hermit grows to about 2.5 cm.