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Calcinus elegans (Milne-Edwards, 1836) Elegant hermit |
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photo by
Bourjon, Philippe |
| Family: | Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits intertidal and subtidal to 10 m, on rock bottoms, boulders and coral rubble. It is sometimes found on rock platforms in the splash zone (Ref. 81753); also in mangrove (Ref. 114915). Prefers nocturnal foraging within seagrass habitat (Ref. 114915). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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