Porcellanopagurus platei [Porcellanopagurus platei]
Description
Divers often encounter this small hermit crab in sheltered areas where it can be found near shells and rocky rubble. With a quick, cautious retreat when disturbed, it’s a subtle but fascinating creature to watch as it forages along the substrate.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus platei
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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