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Paguristes palythophilus Ortmann, 1892 |
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| Family: | Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 1.12 cm CL (male/unsexed); 0.94 cm CL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 80 - 504 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: from Japan to Indonesian waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum depth from Ref. 99823. Inhabits gastropod shells encrusted with Epizoanthus ramosus polyps (Ref. 8193). Found on muddy or sandy bottom (Ref. 99823). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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