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Updated 2/15/2021

Family Diogenidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Petrochirus diogenes

Key West, FL, 4 feet

 


Blue Heron Bridge, FL, 10 feet
   

GIANT HERMIT CRAB

Uncommon in large shells including the Queen Conch.  Claws of nearly equal size with distinctive scaly texture.  Maximum length of 12 inches.  North Carolina to Brazil.