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Periclimenes brevicarpalis
"Periclimenes brevicarpalis can reach a length of 0.5 to 1.0 inch. The body is almost transparent, with some white spots over carapace and tail and orange spots outlined in black over the caudal fin. Males are larger than females and have more white spots." Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periclimenes_brevicarpalis
Found these two with rather odd sac-like humps on their sides. Though they look like females (less white spots than others sighted) don't think they are eggs. Not sure what this abnormality is (if these are parasites or abnormal cysts) but what is strange is that both of them have it. Night dive at a depth of 4.5 m. Anilao Pier, Batangas, Philippines
Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2013
3 Comments
Amazing find, great pics
Thanks Gerardo. Hope someone can identify what those abnormalities are :-)
Wow luck at this guy great spot and series :)