Hermit Crabs [Paguridae]

Description

Hermit crabs are classic scavengers, often seen moving across the seafloor with a shell as their portable shelter. Divers may notice them foraging near rocks and algae, sometimes pausing to inspect the area before continuing their steady, side-to-side crawl.

Genera

Porcelain Hermit Crabs

Porcellanopagurus

Taxonomy