Lysmata splendida [Lysmata splendida]
Description
Lysmata splendida is a striking cleaner shrimp that can stand out with its vivid coloration against the seafloor. Divers may see it stationed near crevices or along reef structures, where it attracts fish by repeatedly approaching and inspecting them before retreating to safety.
Where To See Lysmata splendida
No sighting locations recorded yet.
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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