confirm Ecuadorian

Questions about identifying the differences between species.
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Jedi_Sena
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Re: confirm Ecuadorian

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Hey, guys, I'm still waiting for some definitive answer.
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Re: confirm Ecuadorian

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I am certain that your hermit crab is an Ecuadorian. A key difference between Ecuadorians and Rugs is their extra-thick walking leg. For Ecuadorians, the thickest leg segment is smooth and "rounded", but for Rugs, it is angular. Check out Marie's photos too for rectification.
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