Tropical Reefs

Dark Knee Hermit Crab

Dardanus lagopodes

Location: Palau

Scientific Name: Dardanus lagopodes

Also known as: Hairy Red Hermit Crab

Category: Left-Handed Hermits

Size: Up to 1.25 in. (3 cm)

Depth: 3-150 ft. (1-45 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, French Polynesia