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Thinstripe Hermit Crab

Clibanarius vittatus

Photo by cheryl v2.0
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Field Notes

Description:

Aquatic hermit crab with relatively slender laterally striped legs. Mostly brown with white stripes and spots, ends of claws fade to orange.

Habitat:

Gulf of Mexico, Carribbean, and Atlantic. This one was found in Big Lagoon which is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by a barrier island.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Mary29
http://crabstreetjournal.org/blog/2017/07/06/marine-hermit-crab/ 🤗
Mary29
That's wonderful thank you!
Mary29
Is there a way to get photo permissions to use this image on an article on the Crab Street Journal (.org) website? We are trying to help people identify the differences between marine hermit crabs and the land hermit crabs we keep as pets. [email protected] if you need an email address. Thank you!

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Aquatic Invertebrates of NW Florida
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Mission: LIVING WATERS
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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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