Pagurus comptus

photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:	Paguridae (right-handed hermit crabs)
Max. size:	0.76 cm CL (male/unsexed); 0.73 cm CL (female); max.weight: 0.7 g; max.weight: 0.5 g
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 746 m
Distribution:	Southern Oceans.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	It is found on hard substrates like gorgonians from the low intertidal areas to a depth of 400 m (Ref. 87801). It is also found in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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