Calcinus gaimardii (Milne-Edwards, 1848) |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shells of Drupa spp. (Ref. 8423); in intertidal and subtidal areas to 15 to 20 m, on coral reefs or reef flat, boulders and rock, sand and rubble substrates (Ref. 81753). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Country info: | C: Refs. 8423, 81753, 106854. |