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Peppermint shrimp

Lysmata wurdemanni

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Fun Facts

Peppermint shrimp spawn every 10-14 days.

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:

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.