Family: |
Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from East Africa to Tahiti. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found under dead corals in lagoons, commonly with anemones (Ref. 8423); also in intertidal areas with reef platforms and on sand and coral rubble (Ref. 81753). Crushed juvenile Tridacna gigas (Ref. 114917). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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