Paguristes [Paguristes]

Description

Paguristes includes hermit crabs that are known for their robust and often colorful bodies. These crabs are versatile in their habitat preferences, found in both shallow waters and at greater depths. They are distinguished by their preference for specific types of shells and their ability to modify the shells to better suit their needs, such as enlarging the shell opening.

Species
Blue-eyed Hermit Crab
Blue-eyed Hermit Crab [Paguristes sericeus]
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Purple Claw Hermit Crab
Purple Claw Hermit Crab [Paguristes punticeps]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
Statistics
  • Species 2