Rock Shrimp

Rock Shrimp
Name: Rock Shrimp
Scientific Name: Sicyonia spp.
Similar Species: Velvet Shrimp
Family: Rock Shrimps
Taxonomic: Sicyoniidae
ID Group: Lobsters & Shrimps
Size: up to 0.8 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen many times

The Rock Shrimp is a very small Shrimp that resembles a prawn. Its appearance and color can vary.

This Shrimp is most active at night. It is commonly seen in shallow sandy areas, where it leaves visible tracks in the sand as it crawls around.