Why it’s called “Staghorn”

• Antennae look like antlers — long, branched, horn-like flagella

• Those “horns” are way more dramatic than in most hermits

Typical traits

• Genus: Paguristes (often labeled Paguristes sp.)

• Claws: Left claw larger (classic left-handed hermit)

• Color: Reds, oranges, browns; sometimes subtle striping

• Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs, rubble zones, lagoons

• Behavior: Mostly nocturnal, shy, hides deep in shells

Aquarium / ecology notes

• Generally reef-safe, mostly scavenger/algae grazer

• Peaceful, but can be competitive over shells