Palaemonid Shrimps [Palaemonidae]

Palaemonid Shrimps
Description

Palaemonid shrimps are frequently found near seagrass, rocks, or under ledges, where they pick at small food items. Divers often see them as quick, translucent swimmers or darting crawlers that retreat into cover when approached.

Genera
Ancylomenes

Ancylomenes

Harlequin Shrimps
Harlequin Shrimps

Hymenocera

Anemone Shrimps
Anemone Shrimps

Periclimenes

Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Statistics
  • Genera 3