Squat Shrimp

Found in pairs or colonies, over shallow reefs, living symbiotically with their marine host, of either sea anemones, corals, or invertebrates. When excited it stretches its tail up and waves it about, hence the name sexy and dancing. Colour almost brownish, transparent with white bands and blue outline.

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,.