Porcellanopagurus truncatifrons [Porcellanopagurus truncatifrons]
Description
This hermit crab tends to stay close to the seafloor, often among rocks, shell fragments, or other hiding spots. Divers may notice it during slow searches for small life, as it moves carefully between microhabitats and retreats quickly if approached.
Where To See Porcellanopagurus truncatifrons
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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