Black-eyed Hermit Crab [Dardanus lagopodes]
Description
This hermit crab is a common sight in rocky, current-swept areas where it patrols along the seafloor. Divers may notice its striking dark eyes and its habit of carrying a borrowed shell, often moving with quick, purposeful steps between crevices.
Where To See Black-eyed Hermit Crab
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Left-handed Hermit Crabs
Diogenidae
|
| Genus |
Dardanus
Dardanus
|
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