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Ecuadorian Hermit Crab(Coenobita compressus)
Ecuadorian Hermit Crab(Coenobita compressus)
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Found from California to Chile, such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru
Most often in less densely wooded areas, but can also hide under reefs, small rock caves, driftwood, or in the sand. They are also active during the day in some moist vegetative areas.
They also inhabit near the coast and often go to the sea to replenish salt
Juvenile are blue-green or gray-brown, and as they grow, they become pale gray to brown, hazel, tan, orange-brown, and dark gray. Light and dark brown spots on the body
Small Size:0.4-0.8 inches ( 1-2 cm )
Medium Size:1.1-1.5 inches ( 3-4 cm )
Large Size:1.9-2.3 inches ( 5-6 cm )
Care Level: Medium
Temperature: 77 - 89.6°F (20 - 32°C)
Feeding: Omnivore
Life Span: 3 – 12 years on average