Aniculus hopperae | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Malacostraca |
Order: | Decapoda |
Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
Infraorder: | Anomura |
Family: | Diogenidae |
Genus: | Aniculus |
Species: | A. hopperae
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Binomial name | |
Aniculus hopperae
McLaughlin & Hoover, 1996
[1]
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Aniculus hopperae, also known as reticulated Hawaiian hermit, is a species of hermit crab in the family Diogenidae from the Pacific Ocean. [2] [3] The specific name hopperae honors Carol N. Hopper from Waikīkī Aquarium. [1]
This species stands out from its congeners in appearance. Aniculus hopperae features a bright red base coloration with black "bracelets" on the scissor arms, unlike the similar Aniculus simbogae, which lacks this pattern. Typically medium-sized, the holotype specimen from Oahu, Hawaii, measures 6.3 mm (0.25 in) in shield length and was collected at a depth of 8 m (26 ft). The hermit crab's arms are red with black spots, its eyestalks have a bright orange hue, and it displays a web-like white pattern. These distinct markings help in identifying the species. [1]
Aniculus hopperae is known from a number of localities in the Pacific: Hawaii ( type locality: Oahu [1]), Line Islands, Marquesas Islands, and Clipperton Island. [4] Aniculus hopperae predominantly inhabits rocky coastlines, where it seeks shelter under small outcroppings and within caves. [1] In Hawaii, it thrives at depths of up to 23 m (75 ft). [1]
Aniculus hopperae | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Malacostraca |
Order: | Decapoda |
Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
Infraorder: | Anomura |
Family: | Diogenidae |
Genus: | Aniculus |
Species: | A. hopperae
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Binomial name | |
Aniculus hopperae
McLaughlin & Hoover, 1996
[1]
|
Aniculus hopperae, also known as reticulated Hawaiian hermit, is a species of hermit crab in the family Diogenidae from the Pacific Ocean. [2] [3] The specific name hopperae honors Carol N. Hopper from Waikīkī Aquarium. [1]
This species stands out from its congeners in appearance. Aniculus hopperae features a bright red base coloration with black "bracelets" on the scissor arms, unlike the similar Aniculus simbogae, which lacks this pattern. Typically medium-sized, the holotype specimen from Oahu, Hawaii, measures 6.3 mm (0.25 in) in shield length and was collected at a depth of 8 m (26 ft). The hermit crab's arms are red with black spots, its eyestalks have a bright orange hue, and it displays a web-like white pattern. These distinct markings help in identifying the species. [1]
Aniculus hopperae is known from a number of localities in the Pacific: Hawaii ( type locality: Oahu [1]), Line Islands, Marquesas Islands, and Clipperton Island. [4] Aniculus hopperae predominantly inhabits rocky coastlines, where it seeks shelter under small outcroppings and within caves. [1] In Hawaii, it thrives at depths of up to 23 m (75 ft). [1]