Ciliopagurus strigatus (Herbst, 1804)
Halloween hermit crab
photo by Auscape International

Family:  Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 90 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from Cocos Island to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found along the neritic zone (Ref. 97241). Intertidal (Ref. 106854). Inhabits coral reefs, rock platforms or coral rubble (Ref. 81753). Corallivorous (carnivore) (Ref. 97241).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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