Porcellanopagurus edwardsi [Porcellanopagurus edwardsi]
Description
This porcelain crab is often found in sheltered habitats where it can pick through the seafloor for food. Underwater, divers may notice it peeking from cracks or clinging near the base of structures, where it stays protected while still staying active.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus edwardsi
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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