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Hairy Red Hermit Crab (Dardanus lagopodes) Jahir, Lembeh.<br />
It chose a Conus eburneus shell (highly venomous when alive). No one will mess around with that crab... Dardanus lagopodes,Geotagged,Hairy red hermit crab,Indonesia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Hairy Red Hermit Crab (Dardanus lagopodes)

Jahir, Lembeh.
It chose a Conus eburneus shell (highly venomous when alive). No one will mess around with that crab...

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''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.

Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2018. Captured May 15, 2018 05:38 in Unnamed Road, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 9.61mm