Laomenes pardus
Leopard Crinoid Shrimp
Hides in the arms and in underneath of crinoids (feather stars), where it seeks protection. It adopts the colour pattern of its host by repositioning pigment cells in its carapace.Similar species with the same habitat include: Periclimenes cornutus., P. commensalis, P. ceratophthalmus.The size is up to 1.8 cm, it stay in the crinoids and it camouflage it self like the crinoids. Very little knowing about the relationship of the shrimp and the crinoids.
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.
