Family: |
Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Biology: |
Inhabits intertidal and subtidal to 10 m, on rock bottoms, boulders and coral rubble. It is sometimes found on rock platforms in the splash zone (Ref. 81753); also in mangrove (Ref. 114915). Prefers nocturnal foraging within seagrass habitat (Ref. 114915). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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