Family: |
Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
Max. size: |
2.5 cm CL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Canada to Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is commonly found in the shells of snails Lithopoma gibberosum, Lithopoma undosum, Polinices lewisii, and Kelletia kelletii, on rocks and soft bottoms to a depth of 15 meters (Ref. 865). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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