Pagurus maclaughlinae is a species of hermit crab within the family Paguridae found throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Florida, and the Caribbean Sea.
Description Pagurus maclaughlinae is a relatively small hermit crab that typically has a shield length not exceeding 3 mm. The coloration of the body is brown with white spots. The chelipeds, maxillipeds, and pereopods of the hermit crab have white and brown banding.
Distribution and habitat Pagurus maclaughlinae is found throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Florida, and the Caribbean Sea, preferring warm-temperate climates. The hermit crab lives in shallow coastal waters, including brackish habitats.
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