Cone Shell Hermit Crab
Ciliopagurus strigatus
Classification
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Diogenidae
The Halloween hermit crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus), also known as the striped hermit crab or orange-legged hermit crab, is a brightly colored species of aquatic hermit crab in the family Diogenidae. Besides its ability to routinely clean algae in aquaria, the Halloween hermit crab's festive striped coloration also appeals to enthusiasts; it is considered the most brightly colored hermit crab in normal aquarium use. Characteristics The Halloween hermit crab is commonly found along coral substrates in the ocean, along sandy areas surrounding reefs, but not typically on top of the reefs, in…
Ciliopagurus est un genre de crustacés décapodes de la famille des Diogenidae (les « bernard-l'hermite »).
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Distribution
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