Periclimenes colemani
Coleman shrimp
Found only on poisonous fire urchin Asthenosoma varium. Usually in pairs. This species have white to yellowish colored body and it’s covered with large purple spots. The legs and chelipeds are banded.When found inpairs the femanle is usually lrager up to 2 cm in length.Can be found on the venomous sea urchin Asthenosoma varium or we use to call it fire urchin. This shrimp is very rare because not all fire urchin have this shrimp and mostly this urchin can be found at deep are about 25m-30 m of depth.
Best Time of The Year
All year round
Remarks
5-40 m depth; Female is larger than male.
Frequency of Sightings
Rare
Often
Habitat
mixed
Coral
Sand & rubble
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

Sand & Rubble

Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.

Coral

Coral

Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.

mixed

Mixed

With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.

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