Basket Star Shrimp
| Name: | Basket Star Shrimp |
| Scientific Name: | Periclimenes perryae |
| Family: | Commensal Shrimps |
| Taxonomic: | Palaemonidae |
| ID Group: | Lobsters & Shrimps |
| Size: | up to 0.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This small Shrimp has a reddish to gold body with white or dark highlights, banded legs, a wide band on its tail, and stalked blue or black eyes.
The Basket Star lives on Giant Basket Stars and is exposed at night when the host uncurls its arms to feed.