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Dark knee hermit crab - Dardanus lagopodes Dauin, Oct 2012.<br /> Up to 3 cm (1 1/4 in.). Claws, legs and carapace mottled shades of red to maroon to brown with numerous white tipped dark bristles; dark patch above second segment; yellowish eyestalks with black eyes and antennae yellow to blue.<br /> Habitat:<br /> Indo West Pacific to Vanuatu. Dardanus lagopodes,Fall,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Dark knee hermit crab - Dardanus lagopodes

Dauin, Oct 2012.
Up to 3 cm (1 1/4 in.). Claws, legs and carapace mottled shades of red to maroon to brown with numerous white tipped dark bristles; dark patch above second segment; yellowish eyestalks with black eyes and antennae yellow to blue.
Habitat:
Indo West Pacific to Vanuatu.

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    Those eyes...fantastic! Posted 9 years ago

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The Hairy red hermit crab

''Dardanus lagopodes'', known commonly as the hairy red hermit crab, is a species of marine decapod crustacean in the family Diogenidae. It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, including the Red Sea. It reaches a length of 10 centimetres.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2012 08:37 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
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  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO160
  • 6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.