Ancylomenes venustus [Ancylomenes venustus]
Description
Ancylomenes venustus is a charming, reef-associated shrimp that divers may encounter when it emerges from the crevices and surfaces of its host. Its graceful, fine-bodied look and alert posture make it a satisfying find—especially when it slowly fans its antennae and adjusts its position.
Where To See Ancylomenes venustus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Palaemonid Shrimps
Palaemonidae
|
| Genus |
Ancylomenes
Ancylomenes
|
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