Atlantic Harlequin Shrimp [Crellodes bimaculatus]
Description
The Atlantic Harlequin Shrimp is a species of shrimp found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Caribbean Sea. It is similar in appearance to the Pacific Harlequin Shrimp, but tends to be slightly larger and has a more muted coloration. They are primarily nocturnal and spend their days hiding among rocks and coral.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Crellidae
Crellidae
|
| Genus |
Crellodes
Crellodes
|