Lysmata zacae [Lysmata zacae]
Description
Divers may encounter this cleaner shrimp near reef structures, where it plays a key role in fish health by removing unwanted material. It often appears as a small, alert shrimp that becomes more active when larger fish hover nearby, then slips back into cover between visits.
Where To See Lysmata zacae
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Combtooth Blennies (Lysmatid Blennies)
Lysmatidae
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| Genus |
Lysmata
Lysmata
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