White Spot Hermit Crab
Dardanus lagopodes
Adults inhabit warm Indo-Pacific coastal waters, especially reef margins, rocky areas, and sandy seabeds. They are opportunistic scavengers that eat algae, detritus, carrion, and small invertebrates. The soft, coiled abdomen remains protected inside a borrowed gastropod shell, while the claws can close the shell entrance against threats.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- White Spot Hermit Crab