Multicolor Dwarf Hermit (Aniculus aniculus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Aniculus aniculus
- Common name
- Multicolor Dwarf Hermit
- Category
- Crustaceans
- Family
- Diogenidae
- Genus
- Aniculus
- Size
- 10–20 cm
- Depth
- 5–60 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Aniculus aniculus reaches 20 cm. Hermit crab (Diogenidae) from Indo-Pacific. Blue-green-red marbled, moderate claws. Carries moderate shells. Reef inhabitant 5-60 m. Nocturnal micro-predator. Minimally threatened = LC. Fairly observable.
Photo of Multicolor Dwarf Hermit
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Multicolor Dwarf Hermit?
- Multicolor Dwarf Hermit (Aniculus aniculus) reaches 10–20 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Multicolor Dwarf Hermit?
- Multicolor Dwarf Hermit is found between 5–60 m deep.
- Is the Multicolor Dwarf Hermit dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Multicolor Dwarf Hermit?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Multicolor Dwarf Hermit?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the family Diogenidae
- Clibanarius erythropus - Red-legged hermit crab
- Dardanus pedunculatus - Anemone hermit crab
- Dardanus megistos - Giant Red Hermit Crab
- Petrochirus diogenes - Atlantic Giant Hermit
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 208666)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 4311912)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia