Family

Common name: Boxer Shrimp

Scientific name: Stenopodidae

Stenopodidae, commonly known as Boxer Shrimp or Coral Banded Shrimp, is a family of strikingly colored marine shrimp. They are known for their banded appearance and are often found in the aquarium trade. Members of this family, like Stenopus hispidus, are popular for their role in cleaning parasites and dead tissue from fish. They are generally peaceful but can be territorial. They thrive in well-established aquariums with plenty of hiding spaces and stable water conditions. It's important to provide a varied diet including meaty foods and ensure they have molting space.

  1. Common name: Blue-legged boxer shrimp
    Scientific name: Stenopus cyanoscelis
  2. Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) in Japan
    Common name: banded coral shrimp
    Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
  3. Common name: Flameback Coral Shrimp
    Scientific name: Stenopus pyrsonotus
  4. Common name: Blue Boxing Shrimp
    Scientific name: Stenopus tenuirostris
  5. Zanzibar whip coral shrimp, Dasycaris zanzibarica
    Common name: Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp
    Scientific name: Stenopus zanzibaricus