Calcinus seurati, commonly known as Seurat's hermit crab or whitebanded hermit, is a species of hermit crab in the familyDiogenidae.[1] It was first described by French carcinologistJacques Forest in 1951. This species is found in rocky pools where they would be seen crawling out to the wet, algae-covered rocks.[2]Calcinus seurati can be found in Indo-Pacific regions around the tropical area.[1]
Calcinus seurati is known for its vibrant appearance, with shells often decorated with patterns like spots and bands.[3] Walking legs banded black and white, claws light or dark gray.[4] This species is a small to medium sized hermit, growing up to 2in (51mm) in size. It is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter.[3] This crab exhibits phototaxis, possibly as a strategy to avoid predators.[5]
The whitebanded hermit crab is found primarily in tropical regions of the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan, Hawaii, Guam, French Polynesia, and the Tuamotu Islands. It inhabits various coastal environments, including subtidal, sublittoral, and infralittoral zones as well as high intertidal pools.[6][7] This hermit crab is typically found in areas where the water is calm and warm, often in rocky pools near the waterline,[2] to depths of 5m (16ft).[1]
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