Strawberry Hermit Crab Animal Pictures

Coenobita perlatus

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A strawberry hermit crab in profile

A strawberry hermit crab in profile
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You can identify a strawberry hermit crab by its orange-red coloration.

A front view of a strawberry hermit crab on a white background

A front view of a strawberry hermit crab on a white background
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Most adult strawberry hermit crabs have brown eyes, but sometimes they're gray or black.

A strawberry hermit crab walking on the beach at night

A strawberry hermit crab walking on the beach at night
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Strawberry hermit crabs are nocturnal.

A strawberry hermit crab in profile against a black background

A strawberry hermit crab in profile against a black background
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Strawberry hermit crabs will select any cylindrical object as it's replacement "shell."

A strawberry hermit crab in profile standing on a piece of wood against a black background

A strawberry hermit crab in profile standing on a piece of wood against a black background
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This is a relatively young strawberry hermit crab since its legs have not yet developed the white streaking that develops with age.