Hermit crab
(Pagurus bernhardus)
Length: 10 cm
Weight: max. 10 g (excl. housing)
Age: 6-10 years
The hermit crab likes to eat bait. This species can be found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe from the high tide line to a depth of 140 metres on both sandy and rocky bottoms.
Distribution:
Occurs all over the world. Also in the Netherlands and Belgium.