Lysmata rafa [Lysmata rafa]

Description

This species is a compact, reef-dwelling cleaner shrimp that divers can sometimes find in sheltered areas like crevices and under ledges. Its quick, purposeful movements make it easy to miss at first—until you notice it returning to the same spots. With fish passing overhead or nearby, you may observe brief cleaning interactions that highlight how these tiny crustaceans contribute to reef life.

Where To See Lysmata rafa

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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Combtooth Blennies (Lysmatid Blennies)
Lysmatidae
Genus Lysmata
Lysmata
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