Ambon Crinoid Shrimp
Laomenes amboinensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
The Ambon crinoid shrimp lives clinging to the arms of feather stars in shallow subtidal water, from about 5 to 35 metres. Its body is patterned to match its host, so it all but vanishes among the waving arms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Laomenes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 514575.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ambon Crinoid Shrimp live?
- The Ambon Crinoid Shrimp (Laomenes amboinensis) is typically found at 5–35 m.