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Simplex Shrimp

Phyllognathia simplex

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

Saw this rare Simplex Shirmp - Phyllognathia simplex, during a night dive. They are very small, less than 1 cm in size. It was out hunting/feeding.
They have interesting purple coloured claws.

Habitat:

Found on sandy bottom in the shallow waters.

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