Hairy Red Hermit Crab
Scientific Name: Dardanus lagopodes
Species: Hermit Crabs (Diogenidae)
Other names: Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Red Hairy Hermit Crab, Blade-eyed Hermit Crab, Yellow-eyed Hermit Crab.
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Hairy Red Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Hairy Red Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Hairy Red Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in April 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Hairy Red Hermit CrabUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Description
Also known as Crustaceans, Anomura Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Red Hairy Hermit Crab, Blade-eyed Hermit Crab and Yellow-eyed Hermit Crab.
Found both day and night on coral and rocky reefs, sand and rubble areas.
They feed on fish, invertebrates and each other!
Length - 15cm
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!
Spotted
The Hairy Red Hermit Crab is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6
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