Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Banded coral shrimp
Size:
These shrimp grow up to 2.4 inches (6.2 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Banded coral shrimp eat marine worms, crustaceans, plankton and parasites off of nearby coral fish species.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Indo-Pacific Ocean, these shrimp inhabit coral colonies, rocky areas and crevices.
Details:
Banded coral shrimp have extremely long antennae, red and white banded legs and body and two small claws.