Goniopora Shrimp [Periclimenes gonioporae]
Description
As its name suggests, this shrimp is commonly associated with Goniopora corals. Divers might spot it partially hidden among coral branches or polyps, where it uses the coral’s structure for cover while remaining alert to passing currents.
Where To See Goniopora Shrimp
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Palaemonid Shrimps
Palaemonidae
|
| Genus |
Anemone Shrimps
Periclimenes
|
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