Polka Dotted Hermit

Polka Dotted Hermit
Name: Polka Dotted Hermit
Scientific Name: Phimochirus operculatus
Family: Hermit Crabs
Taxonomic: Paguridae
ID Group: Crabs
Size: up to 1 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Hermit Crab has a large right claw with spots resembling polka dots, vibrant orange legs, and blue eyes on banded eyestalks.