Hydroid Shrimp
| Name: | Hydroid Shrimp |
| Scientific Name: | Rapipontonia sp. |
| Family: | Palaemonid Shrimps |
| Taxonomic: | Palaemonidae |
| ID Group: | Lobsters & Shrimps |
| Size: | up to 0.6 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
| Similar Species: | Black Coral Shrimp |
The Hydroid Shrimp has a very small transparent body with long red lines along the body and angled red marks on the tail section.
This small Shrimp can be found on Hydroids, where it blends in well, making it difficult to spot.