Dardanus setifer
©Anne Hoggett: Dardanus setifer off northern end of Coconut Beach, Lizard Island, away from base of reef slope at about 23 metres depth.
©Anne Hoggett: Dardanus setifer off northern end of Coconut Beach, Lizard Island, away from base of reef slope at about 23 metres depth.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Malacostraca
Order
Decapoda
Family
Diogenidae
Genus
Dardanus
Species
Dardanus setifer
Distinguishing features
Similar to the more common Dardanus lagopodes but without a yellow flash under the eyes on the white ocular peduncles and lacking dark grey knee patches on walking legs. Information provided by Graham McMartin (Jan 2023).
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Hairy Red Hermit Crab (species: Dardanus lagopodes)
has a yellow flash below the eye on the white ocular peduncle and dark grey knee patches on walking legs, absent in Dardanus setifer. Thanks to Graham McMartin for this information (Jan 2023).
