Distinguishing Characteristics |
Lives in gastropod shells; abdomen soft, twisted, hidden inside shell; carapace and claw color off-white; dusky color on central upper surface of claw and between fingers of claws; claws broad, flat, outer margins with small bumps or blunt spines; right claw much larger than left claw; prominent angle on outer edge of movable finger; claws somewhat granular; a medium sized hermit crab. |
Similar Species |
The flat claws with distinct angle on movable finger distinguish this hermit. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay |
Maximum Size |
5 cm (2 in) body length |
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