Ancylomenes holthuisi [Ancylomenes holthuisi]
Description
Divers searching reef crevices and coral edges may come across this small cleaner shrimp as it patrols for food and cleaning opportunities. It often stays close to shelter, emerging briefly to inspect surfaces before retreating when approached. If you watch patiently, you may catch it in the act of picking at tiny particles on nearby hosts.
Where To See Ancylomenes holthuisi
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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