Hymenocera elegans
Harlequin shrimp
Have a bizarre shape and vivid coloration make this shrimp can be recognizable. The body is cream or white with large brownish-purple blotches with bright blue m argins.
The legs are banded, have small antenna and rigid fingers of claws.
Wild pairs appear to be territorial, sometimes remaining in the area for months of year.The female is larger than males and differ slightly in second color patch on the side of the abdomen.
Behaviour and feeding habits. The shrimps has been observed to eat species of sea star like Fromia, Nardoa, Linckia and Acanthaster.
The Body size of this shrip is up to 5 cm.
DIVE SITES
Types of Habitats
Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site
Sand & Rubble
Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.
Coral
Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.
Mixed
With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.
