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Pagurus villosus
Pagurus villosus Nicolet, 1849
Small villosus hermit crab
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Family:  Paguridae (right-handed hermit crabs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 76 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile.
Diagnosis:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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