Great Red Hermit Crab [Dardanus calidus]
Description
This striking hermit crab is often seen scuttling along the seafloor in search of food, usually carrying its home shell as it goes. Divers may notice its bold red tones and steady, purposeful movements, especially in rocky or sandy areas where small crustaceans and detritus are abundant.
Where To See Great Red 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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