Description

Also known as Carid Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Common Marble Shrimp, Hump-backed Shrimp, Marble Shrimp, Monkey Shrimp, Saron Shrimp, Spiked Prawn.

Found nocturnally amongst coral and rubble. Transparent/cream with red/brown spots surrounded by white and striped legs.
They feed on algae, parasites and plankton.
Length - 6cm
Depth - 3-30m
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,. Ref: x