Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Harlequin Shrimp
Harlequin Shrimp
Scientific Name: Hymenocera picta
Synonyms: Hymenocera elegans
Infraorder: Caridea
Family: Palaemonidae
Category: Commensal Shrimps
Size: 1 to 2 in. (2 to 5 cm)  
Depth: 3-60 ft. (1-18 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, French Polynesia

Crustaceans
Commensal Shrimps

Harlequin Shrimp

Ambon Crinoid Shrimp

Laomenes sp. 1

Laomenes sp. 2

Laomenes sp. 3

Tiger Crinoid Shrimp

Donald Duck Shrimp

Translucent Gorgonian Shrimp

Periclimenaeus storchi

Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp

Red and White Crinoid Shrimp

Coleman Shrimp

Emperor Shrimp

Iridescent Shrimp

Sun Anemone Shrimp

Sea Star Shrimp

Spotted Cleaner Shrimp

Spiny Tiger Shrimp

Anker's Whip Coral Shrimp

Wire Coral Shrimp

Purple Urchin Shrimp

Clear Cleaner Shrimp

Urocaridella sp. 1

Urocaridella sp. 2

Bubble Coral Shrimp

Rounded Sea Star Shrimp

Holthuis' Anemone Shrimp

Yellow-Spotted Anemone Shrimp

Magnificent Anemone Shrimp

Pederson Cleaner Shrimp

Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp

Graceful Anemone Shrimp

Two Claw Shrimp

Mushroom Coral Shrimp

Spotted-Arm Cuapetes Shrimp

Cuapetes sp. 1

Red Claw Cuapetes Shrimp

Horned Sea Pen Shrimp

Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp

Striped Bumblebee Shrimp

Egg Shell Shrimp

Starry Coral Shrimp



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