Yellowbanded Coral Shrimp [Stenopus scutellatus]
Description
Divers often spot this shrimp tucked into coral branches or rocky crevices, where its bright banding stands out against the reef. It’s a small, alert crustacean that may slowly fan its antennae and shift position as you approach.
Where To See Yellowbanded Coral Shrimp
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hingeback Shrimps (Stenopodid Cleaner/Predatory Shrimps)
Stenopodidae
|
| Genus |
Cleaner Shrimps
Stenopus
|
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