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Orangeclaw Hermit Crab

Calcinus tibicen

A bold, tidepool hermit crab with striking orange claws, scavenging algae and detritus while using empty shells for protection.

Species Data

First Recorded: July 14, 2024
Last Observed: October 04, 2025
Est. Population: 2
Record Created: September 25, 2025
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Trophic Role: Omnivore
Feeding Niche: Scavenger and omnivore
Known Predators: None Known
Currently: Not Reproducing
Population Size: 2
First Recorded: July 14, 2024
Reproduction Notes: 1 entries
Status: Critically Endangered
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Population Size: 2
Conservation Notes: 1 entries
Total Comments: 0
Species Page: Orangeclaw Hermit Crab

General Notes

Successfully molting regularly

Ecology Notes

Travels between the seagrass and coastal biome in search of food but remains entirely underwater at all times.

Reproduction Notes

Sexing unknown

Conservation Notes

This species doesn't appear to be reproducing and with only two individuals, prospects for their continuation are low.

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