Description

Also known as Barred Arrow-shrimp, Broken-back Shrimp, Carid Shrimp, Gorgonian Shrimp, Hump-backed Shrimp, Needle Shrimp, Sawblade Shrimp, Tozeuma Shrimp.

Found on gorgonians, and black coral branches, colour of shrimp usually matches the host!
They feed on algae, parasites and plankton.
Length - 5cm
Depth - 3-30m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Carid shrimps occur worldwide in almost every habitat, from sea water to fresh water and can be found all over the reef. Ref: x