2 photos - 1 species


Leander plumosus

Long nose shrimp, Donald Duck shrimp

Maximum length: 3 cm

Maximum depth: 2 - 55 m

Remarkable about this species is the conspicuous formation

of feather bristles on the rostrum ( proboscis, snout, beak ),

the body and even on the antennae.

The name Donald Duck comes from the similar duck bill.

They can be found near hair stars and gorgonians.

Photos 1 - 2 Johnny: Bangka island North Sulawesi