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Paguristes sericeus |
Distribution |
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Blue-eye hermit crab |
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Blauaugen Einsiedler |
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Blauw-oog heremietkreeft |
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Bernard-l'hermite aux yeux bleus |
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Ermitaño ojos azules |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 10 and 150 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 7 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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