Thursday, February 19, 2015

Hermit Crab fight - Yellow-banded Hermit Crab (ClibanariusVirescens)


In a shallow tidal pool, I came across three Hermit Crabs fighting for the possession of a larger shell. For a while I thought the drab grey one would win but it was two against one. Then a forth crab joined in ….

The smallest crab is about 1cm in length but can grow up to 2cm. They are found along the eastern coast.

Unfortunately by this time my camera battery got too low so I never saw who the victor was.

Excuse the poor quality of the pictures but these were taken through the water.









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5 comments:

  1. JoFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:37 AM

    OMW Even through the water, those images are stunning. You come across such photo ops, Joan. Have a great day. Jo

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  2. GaelynFebruary 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Great sighting at the coast. But I still think those crabs could have swapped shells so the largest one got the largest shell.

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  3. RhodesiaFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Great series of photos, well done Joan. Enjoy the weekend Diane

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  4. Firefly the Travel GuyFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Fight! Fight! Fight!

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