Compressed Cleaner Shrimp [Periclimenes compressus]
Description
As its name suggests, this shrimp has a slightly flattened, compressed look compared to many other reef shrimp. Divers may see it perched on or near coral rubble and reef structures, staying close to shelter while scanning for food.
Where To See Compressed Cleaner Shrimp
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Palaemonid Shrimps
Palaemonidae
|
| Genus |
Anemone Shrimps
Periclimenes
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