Dardanus arrosor

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Greater hermit-crab
Grosser Einsiedlerkrebs
Grote heremietkreeft
Grand bernard-l'ermite
ermitaño grande
Paguro rugoso

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species can be found between 5 and 350 Meters.
Uncommon Species

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.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest