Clibanarius erythropus
- Rocky-shore hermit crab
- Einsiedlerkrebs
- Pagure des rochers
- Pequeño cangrejo ermitaño
- Piccolo paguro
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 1 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : - Zooplankton
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!