Diogenes pugilator (Roux, 1829)
Small hermit crab
Diogenes pugilator
photo by Pillon, Roberto

Family:  Diogenidae (left-handed hermit crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits fine well sorted sand (Ref. 2780).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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