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Anemone Hermit Crab
Dardanus pedunculatus
Hairy Red Hermit Crab
Dardanus lagopodes
- Found in
- 78 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrownyellowbluered
- Pattern
- Banded pattern
Dardanus lagopodes, known commonly as the hairy red hermit crab, is a species of marine decapod crustacean in the family Diogenidae.Dardanus lagopodes is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, including the Red Sea. It reaches a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in).
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Questions
Is Hairy Red Hermit Crab dangerous?
Hairy Red Hermit Crab has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
