White-Speckled Hermit
White Speckled Hermit
| Name: | White-Speckled Hermit |
| Scientific Name: | Paguristes puncticeps |
| Family: | Left-Handed Hermits |
| Taxonomic: | Diogenidae |
| ID Group: | Crabs |
| Size: | up to 5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
| Similar Species: | Wass's Hermit |
This Hermit Crab has a dark red or brown body with textured white speckles, small bristles, and bright blue eyes.