Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Red reef crab
Size:
Red reed hermit crabs grow up to 1.2 inches (3 centimeters) across.
Diet:
These hermit crabs are opportunistic feeders, meaning they eat whatever is available, including sea grasses, plants, dead animals and other organic matter.
Range & Habitat:
In the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, these hermit crabs live on reefs anywhere from 1- 260 feet (80 meters) deep.
Details:
Red reef crabs have small, bright red bodies with yellow-orange eyestalks. Their vibrant red color makes them stand out in the reef environment. These crabs inhabit discarded mollusk shells for protection, a behavior characteristic of hermit crabs.