[2][3][4][5][6][7] While these hermit crabs are terrestrial, they prefer to reside near the shores for access of both water and land.

[8] This land hermit crab lives in mangrove trees, are mainly nocturnal, and terrestrial species, however often prefer salt water inside of its shell.

[6] In addition, water in the shell allows for rehydration, wetting the surface of their gills and abdomen which aids in gas exchange, reducing their body temperature, and facilitating in osmoregulation.

[3] Studies conducted on Quirimba Island discovered that feeding primarily occurs in mangroves and a popular source of food for these hermit crabs are human feces due to the growing population.

[14] A study conducted on Okinawa-jima island found that females of C. cavipes produced smaller eggs, but at a larger amount than other Coenobita species.

[14] Another study on Iriomote Island in Japan suggests that semi-lunar rhythms occurred at larval release, but no synchronization between high or low tide was present, unlike other Coenobita species.