Left-footed hermit crab [Dardanus sinistripes]
Description
Dardanus sinistripes is a distinctive hermit crab that divers may encounter on rocky substrates where it can find shelter and food. Its characteristic look and steady, deliberate crawling style make it a fun find—especially when it pauses near crevices or shell-rich areas.
Where To See Left-footed 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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