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Ambon Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp
Periclimenes brevicarpalis
- Found in
- 73 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- transparentwhitepurple
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
Periclimenes brevicarpalis, the Glass Anemone Shrimp, is a species of shrimp belonging to the family Palaemonidae.
Description
Periclimenes brevicarpalis can reach a length of 0.5 to 1.0 inch. The body is almost transparent, with some white spots over carapace and tail and orange spots outlined in black over the caudal fin. Males are larger than females and have more white spots. This species lives symbiotically with sea anemones, corals and jelly fish.
Distribution
This species can be found in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Australia.
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Questions
Is Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp dangerous?
Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
