Family: |
Paguridae (right-handed hermit crabs) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 76 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on hard substrates, algae, empty snail shells of Nassarius gayi and N. dentifer. This is a nocturnal species that feeds on algae in large aggregations (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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