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.
- Common name: Blue-legged boxer shrimpScientific name: Stenopus cyanoscelis
- Common name: banded coral shrimpScientific name: Stenopus hispidus
- Common name: Flameback Coral ShrimpScientific name: Stenopus pyrsonotus
- Common name: Blue Boxing ShrimpScientific name: Stenopus tenuirostris
- Common name: Zanzibar Whip Coral ShrimpScientific name: Stenopus zanzibaricus