Porcellanopagurus chiltoni [Porcellanopagurus chiltoni]
Description
Look closely along rocky bottoms and among reef rubble—this species can appear as a compact, pale-to-light colored crab that blends into its surroundings. When it moves, it does so with quick, deliberate steps, sometimes pausing as it checks the area before resuming foraging.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus chiltoni
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Porcelain Hermit Crabs
Porcellanopagurus
|
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