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Periclimenes imperator
Comensal shrimp (Palaemonidae) that can grow to 2 cm (3/4 in.). Typically red with prominent white pattern on head, back and tail. Orange claw arms with purple claws and joints. Comensal with several species of sea cucumbers and larger nudibranchs. Feed on detritus picked from the sea floor.
The emperor shrimp has a wide distribution across the Indo-Pacific. They live in water up to 45 metres (148 ft) in depth.
Spotted on Oct 16, 2012
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013
5 Comments
Thanks for the nice comments :-)
Yet another amazing marine spotting, Marta. I love your collection!
They look so interesting - thanks for sharing this Marta.
Thanks Karen! Can you send me their address? I would like to help :-)
Gorgeous! You should share some of these photos with the Silliman University Marine Lab- my Alma Mater! Perhaps they'd be interested in what you are documenting on the reefs in he area surrounding Neg Or!