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Pacific Clown Anemone Shrimp

Periclimenes brevicarpalis

Description:

Its transparent body has several white spots irregularly spread over its carapace and tail, which helps it to blend in with the tentacles of the anemone. Another distinctive marking of its species are the five black-edged orange spots on its caudal fin.

Habitat:

Most commonly found associated to anemones. Very common in Philippines.

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Dumaguete, Siquijor, Philippines

Spotted on Oct 1, 2012
Submitted on Oct 28, 2012

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