Pepperoni Shrimp [Periclimenes brevicarpalis]
Description
Small and quick, the Pepperoni Shrimp is often spotted tucked into the nooks of sponges or other sheltered habitats. Divers may notice its speckled look and delicate movements as it picks its way along the substrate, usually staying close to where it can hide.
Where To See Pepperoni 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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