Orangeclaw Hermit Crab

Calcinus tibicen

A bold, tidepool hermit crab with striking orange claws, scavenging algae and detritus while using empty shells for protection.

First Recorded: 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Last Observed: 2025-10-30 00:00:00

Est. Population: 2

Record Created: 2025-09-25 00:00:00

Realm: Saltwater

Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow

Trophic Role: Omnivore

Feeding Niche: Scavenger and omnivore

Known Predators: None Known

Currently: Not Reproducing

Population Size: 2

First Recorded: 2024-07-14 00:00:00

Reproduction Notes: 1 entries

Status: Critically Endangered

Realm: Saltwater

Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow

Population Size: 2

Conservation Notes: 1 entries

Successfully molting regularly

Travels between the seagrass and coastal biome in search of food but remains entirely underwater at all times.

Sexing unknown

This species doesn't appear to be reproducing and with only two individuals, prospects for their continuation are low.