Rhynchocinetes durbanensis Gordon, 1936
Hingebeak shrimp
Rhynchocinetes durbanensis
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Rhynchocinetidae (hingebeak shrimp)
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Forms large groups, guarding the holes of moray eels. Hypothesized to scavenge the leftovers of the eels (Ref. 129713).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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