Granulated Shrimp [Periclimenes granulatus]
Description
Periclimenes granulatus is a small, reef-dwelling shrimp that can be surprisingly noticeable once you know what to look for. Divers often find it near coral rubble or reef structures, where it may pause in the open before darting back into shelter.
Where To See Granulated Shrimp
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Palaemonid Shrimps
Palaemonidae
|
| Genus |
Anemone Shrimps
Periclimenes
|
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