Zanzibar Coral Shrimp [Stenopus zanzibaricus]
Description
Often seen in coral-rich habitats, this shrimp tends to hold close to its chosen shelter, such as coral heads or branching structures. When you hover nearby, it may raise its front appendages and slowly reposition, giving you a clear view of its distinctive silhouette.
Where To See Zanzibar 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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