Dardanus calidus
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Hermit-crab
Einsiedlerkrebs
heremietkreeft
Grand pagure
Ermitaño
Paguro
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 2 and 100 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Lives in partnership with a sea anemone
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 10 cm
- The animal is mostly a carrion eater.
- Diet : Carrion -
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!