Anemone Hermit Crab

Scientific Name: Dardanus pedunculatus
Species: Crabs (Diogenidae)
Other names: Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Sea Anemone Hermit Crab, Anemone-Carrying Hermit Crab, Anemone Carrier.

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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.

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The Anemone Hermit Crab has been photographed 14 times by user @fishx6

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