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Green-eye Dancing Shrimp
Cinetorhynchus reticulatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 69 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- transparentgreenred
Cinetorhynchus reticulatus is a species of shrimp belonging to the family Rhynchocinetidae.
Description
Cinetorhynchus reticulatus is a small shrimp, reach a maximum length of 7 centimetres. Variable local and regional patterns make visual identification difficult. It mostly has transparent red body with circular spotting, pale often vague whitish bands at posterior of carapace. Legs, tail and rostrum are banded. It has big green eyes.
Distribution
Cinetorhynchus reticulatus is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, also Japan and Hawaii.
Habitat
It inhabits caves, areas under overhangs, crevices, and holes in coastal reef structures.
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Questions
Is Green-eye Dancing Shrimp dangerous?
Green-eye Dancing Shrimp has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Green-eye Dancing Shrimp?
How deep does Green-eye Dancing Shrimp live?
Green-eye Dancing Shrimp can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
