Golden Coral Shrimp

Golden Coral Shrimp
Name: Golden Coral Shrimp
Scientific Name: Stenopus scutellatus
Family: Boxer Shrimps
Taxonomic: Stenopodidae
ID Group: Lobsters & Shrimps
Size: up to 1.6 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Shrimp has a translucent yellow-gold body with red and white bands on its back and claws, along with two pairs of long white antennae.

The Golden Coral Shrimp removes parasites and debris from fish.