Nothing is known of the biology of this species but it is not rare. The fingers at the end of the larger claw are used to make a loud snapping noise to stun prey.
Feedback and queries should be sent to the Discovery Centre at Museum Victoria.
Please note, the Discovery Centre can help you only with questions about crustaceans from southeastern Australia. It can not advise on the care of pet hermit crabs or on crustaceans from other regions.