Sponge Peppermint Shrimp
| Name: | Sponge Peppermint Shrimp |
| Scientific Name: | Lysmata pederseni |
| Family: | Broken-back Shrimps |
| Taxonomic: | Hippolytidae |
| ID Group: | Lobsters & Shrimps |
| Size: | up to 1.8 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
| Similar Species: | Anker's Peppermint Shrimp |
The Sponge Peppermint Shrimp has a clear body with dark red stripes. Two white lines run through its eyes and meet at its mouth to form a V-shape.
This shrimp is also called Pedersen's Peppermint Shrimp and is often found in pairs inside Vase Sponges. There are a few species of Peppermint Shrimp, and each has a unique pattern of red stripes and bars.