Difficult cleaner shrimp [Periclimenes difficilis]
Description
Periclimenes difficilis is a small, reef-dwelling shrimp that divers can sometimes find tucked into cracks, under ledges, or near host organisms. Its behavior is typically cautious—watch for brief pauses as it feeds, followed by quick retreats into the safety of the reef.
Where To See Difficult cleaner shrimp
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Palaemonid Shrimps
Palaemonidae
|
| Genus |
Anemone Shrimps
Periclimenes
|
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