Trizopagurus strigatus Herbst 1804
red striped hermit crab, cone shell hermit crab
The Red Striped Hermit crab, Trizopagrus strigatus, has distinctive red striped legs, and is often found in cone shells.
Cone shells which still contain the original occupant should
not be touched, the animals are equipped with extremely toxic venomous
barbs.
The picture below is a rare shot of the crab's body.
Family = Diogenidae
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