Latin Etymology: Pagurus (a kind of crab) bernhardus (?)
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Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) at Geddington, Northants, UK - August 2026 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 3.5cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The most common hermit crab in british waters - as with most hermit crabs they use the shells of molluscs to create their own protection, in this case primarily winkles, whelks and other sea snails. They are scavengers, and can also filter feed on occassion.
Related Species:
Order: Decapoda
Family: Paguridae
Genus: Pagurus
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
Seen at Amble, Northumbria
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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