Dardanus imbricatus [Dardanus imbricatus]
Description
Dardanus imbricatus is a shell-dwelling hermit crab that blends into the seafloor’s textures, making it a fun find for patient divers. You’ll often see it moving slowly between rocks and sheltered areas, occasionally pausing as it adjusts its grip on the shell and checks its surroundings. Its presence is a reminder that even “small” creatures can be full of personality underwater.
Where To See Dardanus imbricatus
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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