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Updated 10/11/2020

Family Diogenidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Dardanus deformis



Kawaihae, Hawaii



Anini, Kauai, 5 feet

PALE ANEMONE CRAB

Rare in shallow water.  White with tan spots.  Attaches two types of anemone outside of and within the shell.  The anemones eject sticky acontia threads if disturbed.  Indo-Pacific including Hawaii.