On yesterdays afternoon dive we went out to see Harlequin Shrimps (and we also found several ones). But before looking for Harlequins in the shallows i spend some time around some Bommies a little bit off the dive side. I took my time scanning the Ascidian Clusters for cool Micro Critters like Nudibranchs, Flatworms or Shrimps. This is when i found this little guy in between the tiny soft corals and Xenia Corals of a Ascidian Patch. Please note the beautiful stripe pattern and the little patch of red dots on the bent part of his back. I don’t know how it’s called, but i think it is a very beautiful shrimp.
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Critter Discussion – Nudibranch Colouration
Nudibranchs are renowned for their stunning and diverse colourations, which make them some of the most visually captivating creatures in the ocean. Many Nudibranchs possess exquisite camouflage that allows them to mimic the colours and Read more…
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Arne Kuilman · April 24, 2012 at 5:28 am
Hmm, it somehow doesn’t resemble the humpbacked commensal shrimp (Hippolyte commensalis) although it could be. This one has a very distinct pattern and looks more slender. What a great catch!
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