A strawberry hermit crab in profile
You can identify a strawberry hermit crab by its orange-red coloration.
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Strawberry Hermit Crab
Strawberry Hermit Crab
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Coenobita perlatus
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A front view of a strawberry hermit crab on a white background
Most adult strawberry hermit crabs have brown eyes, but sometimes they're gray or black.
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A strawberry hermit crab walking on the beach at night
Strawberry hermit crabs are nocturnal.
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A strawberry hermit crab in profile against a black background
Strawberry hermit crabs will select any cylindrical object as it's replacement "shell."
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A strawberry hermit crab in profile standing on a piece of wood against a black background
This is a relatively young strawberry hermit crab since its legs have not yet developed the white streaking that develops with age.
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