Common hermit crab  (Pagurus bernhardus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Common and widespread in north-west Europe, and found around all of the coasts of Britain (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits both rocky and sandy areas from the shore to depths of 140m (4).

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