Hermit crab from the Northern Sea of Cortez

This tiny guy was hanging out on a Robust Gorgonian. The lined legs seem a strong clue, but I have been unable to find it any where. Anyone recognize it?

Cheers,

Marli

Hi Marli,

Primochirus sp?

Cheers,

Jim.

Hi Jim,

I can find Phimochirus; I think this may be one for the scientists....the area just hasn't been covered well, and the resources (save the Humann/Deloach fish book) are dated and slim on inverts. Thanks for the lead.

Cheers,

Marli

Yes it appears the spelling in my source book (World Atlas of Marine Fauna) was incorrect.

For interests sake we have a similarish small Hermit Crab, Pagurixus handrecki over here that is also in the family Paguridae.

Cheers,

Jim.

I'll check it out. I have sent this to a scientist that hopefully will find an answer.

Cheers,

Marli