Family: |
Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Very common in littoral tropical waters (Ref. 81754) on sand, sand mud or muddy bottoms in mangrove areas (Ref. 81753). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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