Periclimenes Shrimp Collection

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp

Cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on a coral reef, close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on sea cucumber (Thelenota ananas) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star (Pentaceraster alveolatus) with two tiny shrimps (Periclimenes soror). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

RF - Emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) exploring alien-looking landscape of host sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus). Emperor shrimps are commensals on many hosts

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) make their home in a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is larger

Bubble coral with Periclimenes shrimp (Plerogyra sinuosa). Indo Pacific
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"Discover the Fascinating World of Periclimenes Shrimp: From Pederson Cleaner to Emperor and Anemone Prawn" Dive into the enchanting waters of Cienaga de Zapata National Park, where you'll find the charming Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni) diligently tidying up its surroundings. Witness a remarkable sight as the commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitchhikes on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni), forming an unlikely partnership in the depths of the ocean. In Jersey's vibrant underwater world, observe the striking Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) gracefully perched on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis), showcasing nature's intricate symbiosis. Marvel at a pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) residing within a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Notice how size doesn't define strength, as the female takes charge in this venomous environment. Zoom in for a closer look at a solitary Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), beautifully camouflaged against its fiery host, a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Explore Triton Bay's coral reef paradise in West Papua, Indonesia, and encounter cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp. ) meticulously tending to their marine neighbors with utmost precision. Observe another duo of Coleman shrimps' harmonious existence within Fire urchin's protective embrace - Asthenosoma varium becomes both home and fortress for these tiny crustaceans. Step inside Snakelocks shrimp's secret sanctuary as they thrive symbiotically within snakelocks—an extraordinary example of nature's interconnectedness beneath our oceans' surface.