Watamuae Cleaner Shrimp [Periclimenes watamuae]
Description
Underwater, this shrimp is typically seen in reef areas with plenty of hiding places, such as coral rubble and rocky gaps. Divers may spot it perched near its preferred surroundings, where it stays alert and moves with quick, precise motions when the neighborhood gets busy.
Where To See Watamuae 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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