Ciliopagurus strigatus

Halloween hermit crab
Gepenst - Einsiedler
Bernard l'ermite des cônes
Cangrejo hermitano
Paguro striato

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Endemic 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
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 6 cm
Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : -

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!