Roughback Shrimp
| Name: | Roughback Shrimp |
| Scientific Name: | Trachycaris rugosa |
| Family: | Broken-back Shrimps |
| Taxonomic: | Hippolytidae |
| ID Group: | Lobsters & Shrimps |
| Size: | up to 1.25 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen very rarely |
This Shrimp has a rounded front body, and its back and tail are raised. The pointed part of its head is short and curves upward. Its colors vary greatly, with shades of red, green, and brown.
The Roughback Shrimp adjusts its coloration to match its surroundings.