Porcellanopagurus haptodactylus [Porcellanopagurus haptodactylus]
Description
This porcelain crab is typically found in rocky habitats where it can cling to surfaces and retreat into cracks when disturbed. Underwater, it often appears as a compact, pale-bodied crab that scuttles along the bottom, occasionally pausing as it scans for passing particles.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus haptodactylus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Porcelain Hermit Crabs
Porcellanopagurus
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