Plume Rock Crab - ID?

[duff0712]

Hi!

I'm hoping someone can help me ID something I found in a plume rock.

I work at an LFS and take pictures/video for the store. I was taking a look at a couple of our Plume Rocks and noticed a small crab living in one of the feather duster tubes. My google-fu has failed me. I haven't been able to find any information on them.

Sorry for the picture of a video. I haven't been able to upload/edit it yet.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

 

[erinmegan85]

I have no idea what it could be, but it's definitely a neat looking critter. Hopefully someone will be able to help you ID it

 

[duff0712]

I have no idea what it could be, but it's definitely a neat looking critter. Hopefully someone will be able to help you ID it

I hope so too. I'm want to learn more about it.

 

[Bongo Shrimp]

Paguritta sp.. Google "porites hermit crab". They have been pretty common lately and are awesome symbionts.

 

[duff0712]

Paguritta sp.. Google "porites hermit crab". They have been pretty common lately and are awesome symbionts.

Awesome! Thank you!