Whitestripe Urchin Shrimp
Stegopontonia commensalis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
A small shrimp that lives in partnership with sea urchins, sheltering among their spines in the shallow reef. Marked with a white stripe, it rides on its host for protection and rarely strays far from it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Stegopontonia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220196.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitestripe Urchin Shrimp live?
- The Whitestripe Urchin Shrimp (Stegopontonia commensalis) is typically found at 0–10 m.