4 photos - 1 species


Hymenocera picta

Harlequin shrimp

Maximum length: up to 5 cm

Their shape and coloration are unmistakable.

Always in pairs, held together by the female's pheromones.

Pairs are territorial and sometimes stay together for years.

The female is always larger than the male.

Photos 1 - 4 Johnny: Lembeh Strait North - Sulawesi