Family: |
Palaemonidae (palaemonid shrimps) |
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Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Body is almost transparent, with small brown or purple spots present at the posterior carapace and sometimes the abdomen. Body has a distinct V-shaped white and yellow patch on the third abdominal tergum. Legs and tail are white, with blue or purple near the joints and tips. Rostrum is usually arched and toothed. |
Biology: |
In shallow waters, to depths reaching 30 meters. Mainly associated with sea anemones, but also observed on hard corals and jellyfish (Ref. 125532). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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