Calcinus guamensis is a species of hermit crab belonging to the Diogenidae family. First discovered by D.S. Wooster in 1982, this species primarily lives in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including Guam and Hawaii. It is one of several species in the genus Calcinus, known for their uneven claws and reliance on gastropod shells for protection.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Guam 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
- Calcinus latens
- Pagurixus jerviensis
- Clibanarius virescens
- Clibanarius zebra
- Cestopagurus timidus
- Calcinus minutus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Diogenidae
- Genus
- Calcinus
- Species
- Calcinus guamensis
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