Polynesian cleaner shrimp [Periclimenes polynesiensis]
Description
This delicate shrimp is commonly seen in reef areas where it can blend into the background while remaining alert. Divers often notice it perched near hosts or hiding in crevices, where it forages and may interact with passing fish in a way that resembles cleaning behavior.
Where To See Polynesian cleaner 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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