How deep does the Shrimp live?

The Shrimp (Periclimenes rathbunae) is typically found at 0–2 m.

Shrimp

Periclimenes rathbunae

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–2 m

A tiny shrimp of reef and seagrass beds, this species lives in obligate partnership with sea anemones, sheltering unharmed among stinging tentacles that drive off predators. It stays in very shallow water, no more than a couple of metres down.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Periclimenes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421712.

FAQ

How deep does the Shrimp live?: The Shrimp (Periclimenes rathbunae) is typically found at 0–2 m.