Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

Lysmata is a genus of shrimp known for their roles in cleaning and maintaining reef aquariums. Members of this genus, such as the Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) and the Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), are popular for their ability to consume pests like Aiptasia anemones and for their mutualistic relationships with fish, offering cleaning services by removing parasites and dead tissue. These shrimp are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of tank mates.

1. 
   Common name: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata amboinensis
2. Common name: Anker's Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata ankeri
3. 
   Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata bahia
4. 
   Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata boggessi
5. 
   Common name: lined shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata californica
6. 
   Common name: scarlet cleaner shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata debelius
7. 
   Common name: cleaner shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata grabhami
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   Common name: peppermint shrimp

   Scientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni