Black Urchin Shrimp

Black Urchin Shrimp
Name: Black Urchin Shrimp
Scientific Name: Tuleariocaris neglecta
Family: Commensal Shrimps
Taxonomic: Palaemonidae
ID Group: Lobsters & Shrimps
Size: up to 0.6 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Shrimp has an elongated body that is red to black and has a pale stripe on the sides. Its legs are short and translucent.

The Black Urchin Shrimp is found on the spines of Long-spined Urchins, positioning its head toward the base of the urchin.