Pagurus prideauxi
Anemone hermit-crab
Anemonen-Einsiedler
Allmangarnaal
Gonfaron
Ermitaño de prideaux
Paguro con Attinia
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- 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 10 and 400 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Lives in partnership with a sea anemone
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 6 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
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!