Intermediate cleaner shrimp [Lysmata intermedia]
Description
Lysmata intermedia is a reef-associated cleaner shrimp that divers may encounter in sheltered areas like rocky outcrops and coral edges. Its behavior is often tied to fish traffic—when curious reef fish hover nearby, the shrimp may begin cleaning by picking at small particles on the fish’s body. With a bit of patience, it can be a rewarding subject for underwater observation.
Where To See Intermediate cleaner shrimp
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Combtooth Blennies (Lysmatid Blennies)
Lysmatidae
|
| Genus |
Lysmata
Lysmata
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