White-speckled Hermit

Paguristes puncticeps

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Description

 

Paguristes is a genus of hermit crab in the family Diogenidae. It includes the following species (extinct species are marked with an obelisk):

 

Where to Find

Honduras East Costa Rica Cuba West Panama East Mexico South East +33 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Similar Species

Anemone Hermit Crab Coral Hermit Crab Hairy Red Hermit Crab Prideaux's Hermit Crab Red Sea Anemone Hermit Crab St. Piran's Crab

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White-speckled Hermit dangerous?

White-speckled Hermit has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.

Where can you find White-speckled Hermit?

White-speckled Hermit can be found in: Honduras East, Costa Rica, Cuba West, Panama East, Mexico South East, USA South East, Costa Rica East, Atlantic Ocean West, Venezuela, Belize, Lesser Antilles, Mexico East, Cuba East, Colombia North, Nicaragua East, Guatemala East, Caribbean Sea, Trinidad & Tobago, Gulf of Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA, Atlantic Ocean, Honduras, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Haiti, Bahamas, Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Virgin Islands (U.K.).