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Japanese Night Shrimp
Hayashidonus japonicus
6.94983, 125.669
Field Notes
Description:
These shrimp will often perform a dance by raising their rear body and spinning when a beam of light is shone on them! They feed on algae and plankton, and grow to a length of about 2.5cm.
Habitat:
Japanese night shrimp can be seen at night on sandy areas of reefs. They are found widespread across the Pacific.
Notes:
I photographed this shrimp during a night dive at a depth of about 12m. First time I saw it I was taken aback, because it looked like a cooked shrimp!
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 2, 2011
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