Coenobita clypeatus
Substrate and environment
- The species is terrestrial
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- Common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 7 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- Pinches can be painful
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Land hermit crab
Landeinsiedlerkrebs
Landheremiet
Bernard l'ermite terrestre
Ermitaño terrestre