Commensal Shrimp Collection

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Coral Commensal Shrimp - camouflaged on Hard Coral, Acropora sp - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Coral Shrimp with eggs in coral - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Coral Shrimp with eggs in coral - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali

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Coral Commensal Shrimp on coral - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

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Camouflaged Commensal Shrimp - on Crinoid, Comatulida Order - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 08-Nov-19

Commensal Shrimp on Cushion Starfish, Hawaii, USA
At less than an inch long this commensal shrimp (Periclemenes soror) is difficult to spot on the convoluted surface of the cushion starfish (Culcita novaeguineae); Hawaii, United States of America

Puerto Galera, Philippines, South East Asia; Cleaner Shrimp On A Sea Cucumber

Commensal shrimp on green anemone, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on green anemone, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Commensal shrimp on brown anemone, North Sulawesi
Commensal shrimp (periclimenes magnificus) on brown anemone, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sarasvati anemone shrimp in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati) in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Shrimp on bubble coral, Indonesia

Imperator Commensal Shrimp on Eyed Sea Cucumber
Imperator Commensal Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on Eyed Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Fiji

Emperor commensal shrimp on a nudibranch, North Sulawesi
Emperor commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) riding on a Ceratosoma gracillimum T-bar nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow commensal shrimp on crinoid
An undescribed yellow commensal shrimp (probably Laomenes sp.) on crinoid, Cenderwasih Bay, West Papua

Imperial shrimp on beige spotted sea cucumber
Orange, purple and white imperial shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on beige spotted sea cucumber, Batangas, Philippines

Commensal shrimp, Fiji

A pair of colorful Coleman Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A translucent Cuapetes commensal shrimp with orange claws, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Ornate anemone shrimp in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia
Ornate anemone shrimp (Periclimenes ornatus), in anemone, Gorontalo, Sulawasi, Indonesia

Emperor Shrimpon sea cucumber, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Emperor Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on sea cucumber, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Commensal Shrimp on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A transparent shrimp lives on a sea anemone in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A pair of mushroom coral shrimp on pink mushroom coral
A pair of mushroom coral shrimp (Periclimenes Kororensis) on pink mushroom coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
A colorful emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) sits on a sea cucumber in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A saltwater shrimp living on bubble coral in Lembeh Strait
An almost invisible shrimp (Vir philippinensis) lives among the bulbous tentacles of a bubble coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Sarasvati anemone shrimp on orange and green anemone
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati) on orange and green anemone, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua New Guinea

Commensal shrimp on a sea star, La Paz, Mexico

Commensal shrimp on soft coral, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on soft coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A saltwater shrimp on bubble coral
A saltwater shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sarasvati anemone shrimp, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sarasvati anemone shrimp (Periclimenes sarasvati), Bunaken National Patk, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The rare Colemans coral shrimp, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
The rare Colemans coral shrimp (Vir colemani), Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on sea fan
A well camouflaged commensal shrimp, Periclimenes psamathe, sat on host sea fan. Photographed at Lilai Jetty, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on anemon
A commensal shrimp, Periclimenes brevicarpalis, resting on its host anemone. Photographed at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Commensal shrimp in cora
Colourful commensal shrimp, Pontonia Katoi, poking out of coral host. Taken in the seas around Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes kororensis), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes venustus), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes tenuipes), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

commensal shrimp on sea star, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve
commensal shrimp on sea star, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) four adults, camouflaged on whip coral, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Commensal Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) adult, resting on whip coral in reef, Seraya Beach Resort, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp (Thaumastocaris streptopus) hiding on the surface of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed in Pasir putih, Manokwari, West Papua in Indonesia, Asia

Commensal shrimp on a reef
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Nudibranch with commensal shrimp (Gymnodoris ceylonica). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Commensal Shrimp (Urocaridella sp) sitting on Giant Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillino sp. ). Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

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"Discovering the Intricate Relationships of Commensal Shrimp: From Hawaii to Indonesia" Commensal shrimp, a fascinating species found across various marine ecosystems, have captivated researchers and underwater enthusiasts alike. These tiny crustaceans have developed unique symbiotic relationships with their hosts, showcasing nature's intricate web of interdependence. In Hawaii, USA, one can witness the captivating sight perched upon cushion starfish. This unlikely partnership provides both organisms with mutual benefits - the shrimp find protection amidst the starfish's spines while feeding on leftover food particles. Venturing further into South East Asia, specifically Puerto Galera in the Philippines, cleaner shrimp are seen diligently attending to sea cucumbers. Acting as mobile cleaning stations for these echinoderms, they remove parasites and dead skin cells from their host's surface – a true example of teamwork in action. Papua New Guinea reveals yet another stunning association between commensal shrimp and green anemones. The vibrant colors create a mesmerizing spectacle as these shrimps seek refuge within the anemone's tentacles while providing it with occasional grooming services. Moving towards North Sulawesi in Indonesia unveils a different scene altogether – brown anemones hosting commensal shrimp. Here, these tiny creatures find shelter among the protective arms of their anemone companions while contributing to its overall health by removing debris and detritus. Indonesia never fails to amaze divers; Gorontalo showcases Sarasvati anemone shrimp nestled comfortably within its namesake flower-like creature. This delicate relationship highlights how each organism relies on one another for survival - shelter for the shrimp and nutrients from leftover prey for the anemone. Bubble coral reefs in Indonesia serve as homes for yet another type of commensalism involving these intriguing crustaceans. Shrimp take up residence amidst bubble corals' intricate structures that provide them with protection, while the corals benefit from the shrimp's cleaning activities.