Nomad-associated shrimp [Periclimenes nomadophila]
Description
As its name suggests, this shrimp is often linked with mobile reef life, making it a fun find for divers who watch fish behavior closely. You may see it tucked near a host or lingering in the nearby current, then quickly repositioning as the scene changes.
Where To See Nomad-associated 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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