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Hermit Crab (small)
Hermit Crab (small)
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The Land Hermit Crab, specifically the Caribbean Hermit Crab (Coenobita clypeatus), is a species of hermit crab native to the Caribbean region, as well as other areas like the West Atlantic, Belize, southern Florida, and Venezuela. They are known for their ability to live on land, unlike most other hermit crabs, and are often found in coastal areas.
Habitat:
These crabs live in coastal regions of the Caribbean islands and other areas mentioned above.
Diet:
They are omnivorous scavengers, feeding on a variety of items like fruit, seeds, dead animals, and decaying matter.
Shell:
They are known for their soft abdomens, which they protect by carrying empty snail shells.
Size:
They can grow up to 10 cm (4 inches) long.
Appearance:
They are also known as the "soldier crab," "West Atlantic crab," "tree crab," or "purple pincher" due to their distinctive purple claw.
Migration:
They are known for their large migrations, often moving from their inland hideaways to the coast to breed.
Water Needs:
While they live on land, they need access to both land and water to survive, using sea water pools and crevices to wet their gills and shells.
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