Golden Coral Shrimp [Stenopus spinosus]
Description
This striking shrimp is known for its warm golden tones and spiny look, making it a standout among reef invertebrates. You’ll usually find it perched near coral or rubble, where it watches for movement and quickly retreats if the shelter is threatened.
Where To See Golden 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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