Common Name: White-spot Hermit
Species Name: Dardanus megistos (Herbst, 1804)
Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Natural Environment: Shallow lagoons and bays
General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 70 to 83°F (21 - 28°C). Not suited for the reef aquarium as it will eat small invertebrates, and constantly on the search for food day and night. Will often attach stinging anemones to their shell to protect from predators.
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