Neopetrolisthes australis [Dardanus australis]
Description
Dardanus australis is a hermit crab often seen in coastal reef and rocky habitats, where it uses shells for protection. Divers may spot it near crevices and shell-rich areas, sometimes emerging to scavenge before retreating again. With careful observation, you can catch the subtle shell-handling behavior that hermit crabs use to stay comfortable as they move through the dive site.
Where To See Neopetrolisthes australis
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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