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Coleman Shrimp

Periclimenes colemani

Description:

Coleman's Shrimp, a.k.a. Fire Urchin Shrimp, are found exclusively on the fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). These commensal shrimp are usually in pairs, the larger one being the female. The host urchin's spines do not harm the shrimp, which usually clear an area on the urchin where they perch. They feed on parasites, algae and plankton.

Habitat:

Found on fire urchins, which are in turn found in sandy-bottom areas near reefs. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

Notes:

These critters had been in absentia from Dayang Beach, Talikud Island for some months, but have recently returned to the area. Spotted this pair at a depth of around 20m. The female measured about 2cm long.

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14 Comments

ira080808
ira080808 10 years ago

truly amazing Blogie..love from Phils :)

ChrisP
ChrisP 10 years ago

Striking!!

ChrisP
ChrisP 10 years ago

Beautiful!..excellent photo

MrJohn
MrJohn 10 years ago

Awesome.

nexttogone
nexttogone 11 years ago

Beautiful creature!

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 11 years ago

Gorgeous. Well done.

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

WoW! Very Beautiful...:-)

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Wow! Just amazing!

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Amazing Blogie! I love these :)

Reza Hashemizadeh
Reza Hashemizadeh 11 years ago

Spectacular !

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

gorgeous!

Blogie
Blogie 11 years ago

Thanks, Saarbrigger and ArgyBee! :)

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Incredible porcelain beauties.

Saarbrigger
Saarbrigger 11 years ago

Wow. Nice shots. Beautiful.

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Davao del Norte, Philippines

Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012

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