Dardanus deformis (Milne-Edwards, 1836) Pale anemone hermit |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) | |||
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Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from East Africa to Tahiti. | |||
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Biology: | Found under dead corals in lagoons, commonly with anemones (Ref. 8423); also in intertidal areas with reef platforms and on sand and coral rubble (Ref. 81753). Crushed juvenile Tridacna gigas (Ref. 114917). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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