Holthuis Cleaner Shrimp

Scientific Name: Periclimenes holthuisi
Species: Shrimps (Palaemonidae)
Other names: Crustaceans, Carid Shrimps, Commensal Shrimps, Holthuis Shrimp, Holthuis's Anemone Shrimp, Boomerang Anemone Shrimp, Anemone Shrimp, Purple-spotted Commensal Shrimp, Bubble Coral Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Saddled Cleaner Shrimp.

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Also known as Crustaceans, Carid Shrimps, Commensal Shrimps, Holthuis Shrimp, Holthuis's Anemone Shrimp, Boomerang Anemone Shrimp, Anemone Shrimp, Purple-spotted Commensal Shrimp, Bubble Coral Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp and Saddled Cleaner Shrimp.

Found on bubble coral, mushroom coral and certain types of Jellyfish.
The colour on the transparent abdomen is boomerang shaped and edged with a darker colour. White and purple on the tail and claws.
They feed on parasites, algae and plankton.
Length - 2.5cm
Depth - 3-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Often if a divers hand is near to a cleaner shrimps, they will hop on board and perform a manicure!

Carid shrimps occur worldwide in almost every habitat, from sea water to fresh water and can be found all over the reef.
They are generally respected by other creatures, often sharing burrows and holes and working as housekeepers.
They will wave their antennae around to attract customers, they then proceed to clean outside and inside the creatures mouths, gills etc,.

Spotted

The Holthuis Cleaner Shrimp is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 7 times by user @fishx6

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