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Ambon Cleaner Shrimp
Lysmata amboinensis
Bumblebee Shrimp
Gnathophyllum americanum
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 50 m
- Found in
- 107 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowblue
- Pattern
- Banded pattern
Gnathophyllum americanum is a species of shrimp that is common throughout tropical lagoons, bays, and reefs.
Description
Similar in coloration to a brightly coloured bumblebee, with bluish white highlights. It can grow up to 1 inch (25 mm) in length.
Distribution
Indo-Pacific, Western Atlantic and the Arctic. Subtropical to polar.
Habitat
Found on rocky bottoms, seagrass beds and coral reefs in subtidal areas. Forms facultative associations with sea anemones.
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Questions
Is Bumblebee Shrimp dangerous?
Bumblebee Shrimp has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Bumblebee Shrimp?
How deep does Bumblebee Shrimp live?
Bumblebee Shrimp can be found at depths of up to 50 meters.
