Family: |
Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Japan and Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Commonly inhabits shells of Strombus luhuanus (Ref. 8423); found intertidally on seagrass beds with sandy muddy bottoms (Ref. 81753). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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