Stenopus hispidus

Banded Coral shrimp

Live in pairs in cracks, crevices and sponges.Attract fish to their cleaning station by waving their long antennae.Body and legs white and bended reddish-brown,bands occasionally bordered in purple. Have white antennae.Body and legs white and bended reddish-brown,bands occasionally bordered in purple. Have white antennae.It can found in reefs from bout 6 m down perching at the opening of cave or sponge.

Best Time of The Year

YEAR-ROUND

Remarks

Shallow depth. Threatened by aquarium trade collectors.

Frequency of Sightings

Rare

Often

Habitat

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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.

Other Critters in The Habitat

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