Genus
Common name: Banded Coral Shrimp
Scientific name: Stenopus
Stenopus is a genus of shrimp found in coral reefs around the world. Known for their striking coloration and banded appearance, species like Stenopus hispidus are popular in the reefkeeping hobby. They are cleaners, picking parasites and dead tissue off fish, and are generally peaceful. However, they may prey on small, slow-moving fish or molted tankmates. They require hiding places and benefit from a varied diet of meaty foods.
- 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