Genus
Common name: Glass Anemone Shrimp
Scientific name: Periclimenes
Periclimenes is a genus of commensal shrimp found in association with various marine invertebrates, such as anemones, corals, and sea cucumbers. These shrimp are known for their transparent bodies that often display colorful markings, making them a visually appealing addition to the reef aquarium. They play a role in cleaning their hosts by removing parasites and dead tissue, which can benefit the overall health of the aquarium ecosystem. Hobbyists should provide a suitable host for these shrimp to thrive and replicate their natural symbiotic relationships.
- Common name: ambon crinoid shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes amboinensis
- Common name: pacific clown anemone shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes brevicarpalis
- Common name: Brock's Anemone ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes brockii
- Common name: Coleman ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes colemani
- Common name: hydroid shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes galene
- Common name: Holthuis' ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes holthuisi
- Common name: emperor shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes imperator
- Common name: Koror Anemone ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes kororensis
- Common name: Harlequin ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes lanipes
- Common name: Long-arm Cleaner ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes longicarpus
- Common name: Magnificent ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes magnificus
- Common name: Pederson cleaner shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes pedersoni
- Common name: translucent gorgonian shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes psamathe
- Common name: Emperor ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes rex
- Common name: Sea Star ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes soror
- Common name: Glass shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes tenuipes
- Common name: Glass Anemone ShrimpScientific name: Periclimenes tenuis
- Common name: Periclimenes sarasvatiScientific name: Periclimenes tosaensis
- Common name: graceful anemone shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes venustus
- Common name: spotted cleaner shrimpScientific name: Periclimenes yucatanicus