Clibanarius [Clibanarius]

Description

Clibanarius includes a diverse group of hermit crabs commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. These crabs are notable for their social behavior and the wide variety of shells they inhabit. They have brightly colored bodies, which are often visible through the translucent or broken parts of their adopted shells. Clibanarius species play a significant role in the marine ecosystem by acting as scavengers and helping in the decomposition process.

Species
Blue-legged Hermit Crab
Blue-legged Hermit Crab [Clibanarius tricolor]
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Zebra Hermit Crab
Zebra Hermit Crab [Clibanarius zebra]
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Strawberry Hermit Crab
Strawberry Hermit Crab [Clibanarius erythropus]
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Scarlet Hermit Crab
Scarlet Hermit Crab [Clibanarius digueti]
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Red Hermit Crab
Red Hermit Crab [Clibanarius rubescens]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
Statistics
  • Species 5