Pacific cleaner shrimp
A species of Lysmata, Also known as Scarlet cleaner shrimp, Ambon cleaner shrimp Scientific name : Lysmata amboinensis Genus : Lysmata
Pacific cleaner shrimp, A species of Lysmata
Also known as:
Scarlet cleaner shrimp, Ambon cleaner shrimp
Botanical name: Lysmata amboinensis
Genus: Lysmata
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Description
Like all cleaner species, pacific cleaner shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) derives at least some of its food intake by consuming parasites and dead particles on the skin of friendly fish. Due to its appealing variety of colors, it is one of the most common crustaceans in the pet trade.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Broken-back shrimp Genus
Lysmata Species
Pacific cleaner shrimp