Anemone Hermit Crab
Scientific Name: Dardanus pedunculatus
Species: Hermit Crabs (Diogenidae)
Other names: Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone Hermit Crab, Anemone-Carrying Hermit Crab, Anemone Carrier.
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Anemone Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Anemone Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Anemone Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Anemone Hermit CrabUploaded by: @blogie in September 2011
Photographed at: Angel's Cove, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: Photo by Christian Te; taken during a night dive.
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Description
Also known as Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone Hermit Crab, Anemone-Carrying Hermit Crab and Anemone Carrier.
Found nocturnally on coral and rocky reefs with sand and rubble areas. During the day can be found under dead coral slabs and rocks.
Its shell is planted with one or two commensal sea anemones to deter predators.
Striped body, blue green eyes.
They feed on fish, invertebrates and each other!
Length - 5cm
Depth - 0-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Anomura crabs are considered false crabs, they have a longer abdomen and the back legs are modified or reduced so hardly noticeable.
These crabs include the hermit crabs and squat lobsters.
Many thousands of species live worldwide in sea water, fresh water and on land.
Hermit crabs change their shells regularly but only when they find a larger and newer shell to feel safe in!
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The Anemone Hermit Crab is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 17 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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