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Coleman Shrimp
Periclimenes colemani
6.95011, 125.67
Field Notes
Description:
Coleman shrimp (a.k.a. Fire Urchin Shrimp) are found exclusively on the fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). These commensal shrimp are usually in pairs, the larger one being the female. The host urchin's spines do not harm the shrimp, but they usually clear an area on the urchin where they perch.
They feed on parasites, algae and plankton.
Habitat:
Found on fire urchins, which are in turn found in sandy-bottom areas near reefs. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Notes:
I was able to take photos of this pair of Coleman shrimp at a depth of less than 10m.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 29, 2011
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