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Dardanus lagopodes
Dardanus lagopodes (Forsskål, 1775)
Dardanus lagopodes
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 120 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: east coast of Africa to Japan and Tuamotu Archipelago.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found along the neritic zone, in reef areas (Ref. 97241). Commonly inhabits broad-mouthed cone shells (Ref. 8423). Carnivore (Ref. 108396). Observed to feed on tridacnid clams in aquaria by chipping valve ends (Ref. 108392).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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