Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Peppermint shrimp
Size:
Peppermint shrimp can grow up to 2.8 inches (7 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Peppermint shrimp eat decomposing organic material and uneaten food from other marine creatures.
Range & Habitat:
Among coral communities and rocky areas with plenty of hiding spaces, peppermint shrimp exist in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Details:
With 10 slender legs, peppermint shrimp are agile and often found in coral reefs and rocky environments. They are well-known for their cleaning behavior, often removing parasites from other marine animals. Peppermint shrimp are white in color with red-orange striping all over their body and a darker tail. They have long antennae that help them sense their surroundings and 10 slender legs.