Squat Anemone Shrimp

Squat Anemone Shrimp
Name: Squat Anemone Shrimp
Scientific Name: Thor amboinensis
Family: Broken-back Shrimps
Taxonomic: Hippolytidae
ID Group: Lobsters & Shrimps
Size: up to 0.5 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

This Shrimp has a reddish-brown body with clear white saddle and spot markings outlined in blue. It often holds its tail raised.

The Squat Anemone Shrimp lives in groups and can be found on Anemones such as the Giant Anemone.