Periclimenes pectiniferus [Periclimenes pectiniferus]
Description
This shrimp is often found in close association with reef invertebrates, using the surrounding structure for protection and feeding opportunities. Divers may notice it as a small, active figure that stays close to its chosen shelter. With a gentle approach, you can sometimes watch it shift position and re-settle in the same spot.
Where To See Periclimenes pectiniferus
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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