Arrow Shrimp

Arrow Shrimp
Name: Arrow Shrimp
Scientific Name: Tozeuma carolinense
Family: Broken-back Shrimps
Taxonomic: Hippolytidae
ID Group: Lobsters & Shrimps
Size: up to 1.5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Shrimp has a long, narrow body and a pointed snout, looking like an arrow. Its color varies, often matching the appearance of its host.

The Arrow Shrimp is typically found on Sea Plumes or Seagrass and blends with its surroundings by adapting its color.