Hermit crab - Dardanus megistos

Dardanus megistos is a species of hermit crab most likely limited at Kwaj by the scarcity of large empty shells. This one was especially cooperative and held still for a number of photos including close-ups. It's shell was around 6 inches long (15cm).

3 October 2016

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