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Caribbean Hermit Crab

Coenobita clypeatus

Photo by Jake Breeden
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Field Notes

Description:

These are common house pets. They are known for their large purple claw, thus giving then the nickname "Purple Pincher"

Habitat:

They are land crabs, commonly found in tropical places such as Florida and the Bahamas. They adapt well to human households.

Notes:

Submitted by Jake

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