Summary ²

Dardanus lagopodes, known commonly as the hairy red hermit crab, is a species of marine decapod crustacean in the family Diogenidae. Dardanus lagopodes is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, including the Red Sea. It reaches a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in).

Local Name ³

(Tamil) :
Generally referred to as Sangu poochi
செம்மஞ்சள் துறவி நண்டு

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