Pagurus hemphilli is a species of hermit crab in the family Paguridae. It is found in the Eastern Pacific and was described from Monterey, California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Maroon 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Paguridae
- Genus
- Pagurus
- Species
- Pagurus hemphilli
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