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Graceful Anemone Shrimp
Ancylomenes venustus
6.93093, 125.677
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Venus Shrimp, Venus Anemone Shrimp, Venustus Cleaner Shrimp and Venustus Shrimp. Formerly classified as Periclimenes venustus.
The color on this commensal shrimp's transparent abdomen is boomerang-shaped and edged with a darker hue. There are white and purple spots or rings on the tail and claws.
They feed on parasites, algae and plankton and grow to about 2.5cm.
Habitat:
Found on sea anemones, bubble coral, mushroom coral and certain types of jellyfish. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 6, 2011
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