Halloween hermit crab
ciliopagurus strigatus latin

The halloween hermit crab can live for up to 10 years.

These characteristics make the Halloween hermit crab attractive to aquarists.

The halloween hermit crab is well known for its distinct and vibrant coloration.

The halloween hermit crab can eat quickly.

The halloween hermit crab is omnivorous and a scavenger, eating nearly anything that appears in its environment, including small animals.

If a halloween hermit crab's shell is too small, it may attack a snail for a larger shell.

Aquarium owners may like to use the halloween hermit crab because it is visually unlike other aquarium cleaning crabs.

Besides its ability to routinely clean algae in aquariums, the halloween hermit crab's festive striped coloration also appeals to enthusiasts; it is considered the most brightly colored hermit crab in normal aquarium use.

The halloween hermit crab, Ciliopagurus strigatus, also known as the striped hermit crab or orange legged hermit crab, is a brightly colored aquatic hermit crab of the family Diogenidae.

The halloween hermit crab, Ciliopagurus strigatus, also known as the striped hermit crab or orange legged hermit crab, is a brightly colored aquatic hermit crab of the family Diogenidae.