Jeweled Anemone Hermit Crab

Dardanus gemmatus, the jeweled anemone hermit crab, is a species of hermit crab native to tropical reefs surrounding the Indo-Pacific, typically at depths of 2–100 metres (10–330 ft).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Jeweled Anemone Hermit Crab being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Dardanus pedunculatus
• Dardanus tinctor
• Dardanus venosus
• Dardanus deformis
• Pagurus hirtimanus
• Pagurus prideaux

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Malacostraca

Order

Decapoda

Family

Diogenidae

Genus

Dardanus

Species

Dardanus gemmatus

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