Periclimenes chacei [Periclimenes chacei]
Description
This species is a small, reef-associated shrimp that divers may see perched on or near the surfaces of invertebrates. With a careful eye, you can observe its subtle movements—antennae probing, legs adjusting for balance, and quick retreats into shelter when a diver passes overhead.
Where To See Periclimenes chacei
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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