Lysmata stenolepis [Lysmata stenolepis]
Description
Lysmata stenolepis is a cleaner shrimp that tends to appear around rocky bottoms and reef edges, often where fish congregate. Divers may notice it making short, confident movements between hiding spots and cleaning opportunities, providing a fascinating look at cooperative behavior in the wild.
Where To See Lysmata stenolepis
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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