Common name: Arthropods

Arthropods are a diverse and fascinating group of invertebrates recognized for their jointed limbs and exoskeletons made of chitin. This phylum includes a wide range of species such as insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans, making it the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. In the context of reefkeeping, crustaceans like shrimps, crabs, and lobsters are of particular interest due to their unique behaviors and roles in the ecosystem.

Crustaceans are often added to saltwater aquariums for their ability to clean up detritus and algae, making them excellent members of a cleanup crew. Species like the Lysmata amboinensis are popular for their symbiotic cleaning relationships with fish, where they remove parasites and dead tissue. These interactions not only benefit the fish but also provide a fascinating display of natural behavior in the aquarium.

When keeping arthropods in a marine aquarium, it is essential to consider their specific habitat needs, such as water quality, temperature, and salinity. Many crustaceans are sensitive to changes in water chemistry and require stable conditions to thrive. Additionally, some species may exhibit territorial or aggressive behavior, particularly if space is limited, so careful planning of tank mates is crucial.

In a scientific context, arthropods are studied for their success, adaptability, and complex life cycles. Their exoskeletons provide protection and support, while their jointed appendages allow for diverse movements and interactions with their environment. Understanding these traits can enhance the care and appreciation of these creatures in a home aquarium setting.

1. 
   Common name: Orangutan Crab

   Scientific name: Achaeus japonicus
2. 
   Common name: Elegant squat lobster

   Scientific name: Allogalathea elegans
3. 
   Common name: brown snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus armatus
4. Common name: Beautiful goby shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bellulus
5. 
   Common name: red snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bisincisus
6. 
   Common name: Djeddah snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus djeddensis
7. Common name: Immaculate Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus immaculatus
8. Common name: fine-striped snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus ochrostriatus
9. Common name: Pacific Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus pacificus
10. 
    Common name: Randall's Pistol Shrimp

    Scientific name: Alpheus randalli
11. Common name: Red-spotted Pistol Shrimp

    Scientific name: Alpheus rubromaculatus
12. Common name: Twin Snapping Shrimp

    Scientific name: Alpheus soror
13. 
    Common name: Holthuis' Shrimp

    Scientific name: Ancylomenes holthuisi
14. 
    Common name: Sarasvati Anemone Shrimp

    Scientific name: Ancylomenes sarasvati
15. 
    Common name: Regal Slipper lobster

    Scientific name: Arctides regalis
16. 
    Common name: Blueband Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Calcinus californiensis
17. 
    Common name: Electric Blue hermit crab

    Scientific name: Calcinus elegans
18. 
    Common name: Hawaiian hermit

    Scientific name: Calcinus laevimanus
19. Common name: orangeclaw hermit

    Scientific name: Calcinus tibicen
20. 
    Common name: Spider Decorator Crab

    Scientific name: Camposcia retusa
21. 
    Common name: Variable Coral Crab

    Scientific name: Carpilius convexus
22. 
    Common name: Seven-eleven Crab

    Scientific name: Carpilius maculatus
23. 
    Common name: Spider Squat Lobster

    Scientific name: Chirostylus dolichopus
24. 
    Common name: Halloween hermit crab

    Scientific name: Ciliopagurus strigatus
25. Common name: Henderson's hinge-beak shrimp

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus hendersoni
26. 
    Common name: Manning hingebeak

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus manningi
27. 
    Common name: reticulated hingebeak

    Scientific name: Cinetorhynchus reticulatus
28. 
    Common name: Mexican Red-Leg Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Clibanarius digueti
29. 
    Common name: Blue-legged Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Clibanarius rutilus
30. 
    Common name: tricolor hermit

    Scientific name: Clibanarius tricolor
31. 
    Common name: Corallimorph Decorator Crab

    Scientific name: Cyclocoeloma tuberculatum
32. 
    Common name: Blue-Spotted hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus guttatus
33. 
    Common name: hairy red hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus lagopodes
34. 
    Common name: White-spotted hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus megistos
35. 
    Common name: Anemone Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus pedunculatus
36. 
    Common name: Horned Sea Pen Shrimp

    Scientific name: Dasycaris ceratops
37. 
    Common name: Zanzibar Whip Coral Shrimp

    Scientific name: Dasycaris zanzibarica
38. 
    Common name: Debelius reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus debelius
39. Common name: bullseye reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus holthuisi
40. 
    Common name: red reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus occidentalis
41. 
    Common name: Antarctic krill

    Scientific name: Euphausia superba
42. Common name: Speckled sea louse

    Scientific name: Eurydice pulchra
43. Common name: Marley's Gnathiid

    Scientific name: Gnathia marleyi
44. 
    Common name: Striped Bumblebee Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gnathophyllum americanum
45. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus bredini
46. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus chiragra
47. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus smithii
48. 
    Common name: coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamodactylus boschmai
49. 
    Common name: Sexy Shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamodactylus noumeae
50. 
    Common name: Mushroom coral shrimp

    Scientific name: Hamopontonia corallicola
51. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Haptosquilla pulchella
52. 
    Common name: Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Hemisquilla ensigera
53. 
    Common name: calico box crab

    Scientific name: Hepatus epheliticus
54. 
    Common name: Soft coral crab

    Scientific name: Hoplophrys oatesi
55. 
    Common name: harlequin shrimp

    Scientific name: Hymenocera picta
56. 
    Common name: anemone spider crab

    Scientific name: Inachus phalangium
57. 
    Common name: Spotted Porcelain Crab

    Scientific name: Janira maculosa
58. Common name: Variable crinoid shrimp

    Scientific name: Laomenes ceratophthalmus
59. 
    Common name: Harlequin Shrimp

    Scientific name: Laomenes cornutus
60. Common name: Rough Box Crab

    Scientific name: Latreillia valida
61. 
    Common name: Hairy squat lobster

    Scientific name: Lauriea siagiani
62. 
    Common name: Plume shrimp

    Scientific name: Leander plumosus
63. 
    Common name: goose barnacle

    Scientific name: Lepas anserifera
64. 
    Common name: Horseshoe crab

    Scientific name: Limulus polyphemus
65. 
    Common name: Harlequin Crab

    Scientific name: Lissocarcinus laevis
66. 
    Common name: sea cucumber crab

    Scientific name: Lissocarcinus orbicularis
67. 
    Common name: Mosaic Boxer Crab

    Scientific name: Lybia tessellata
68. 
    Common name: golden mantis shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata
69. 
    Common name: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

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

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

    Scientific name: Lysmata bahia
72. 
    Common name: Peppermint Shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata boggessi
73. 
    Common name: lined shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata californica
74. 
    Common name: scarlet cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata debelius
75. 
    Common name: cleaner shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata grabhami
76. 
    Common name: peppermint shrimp

    Scientific name: Lysmata wurdemanni
77. 
    Common name: Red Sea Feather Star

    Scientific name: Manucomplanus varians
78. 
    Common name: Dragon shrimp

    Scientific name: Miropandalus hardingi
79. Common name: nodose clinging crab

    Scientific name: Mithraculus coryphe
80. 
    Common name: green clinging crab

    Scientific name: Mithraculus sculptus
81. 
    Common name: Mysis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Mysis relicta
82. Common name: Bull Crab

    Scientific name: Naxioides taurus
83. 
    Common name: An opossum shrimp

    Scientific name: Neomysis integer
84. 
    Common name: Spotted Porcelain Crab

    Scientific name: Neopetrolisthes maculates
85. 
    Common name: pink tail mantis shrimp

    Scientific name: Odontodactylus latirostris
86. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Odontodactylus scyllarus
87. 
    Common name: red reef hermit

    Scientific name: Paguristes cadenati
88. 
    Common name: common hermit crab

    Scientific name: Pagurus bernhardus
89. 
    Common name: Stripe-leg spiny lobster

    Scientific name: Panulirus femoristriga
90. 
    Common name: California spiny lobster

    Scientific name: Panulirus interruptus
91. 
    Common name: ornate spiny lobster

    Scientific name: Panulirus ornatus
92. 
    Common name: pronghorn spiny lobster

    Scientific name: Panulirus penicillatus
93. 
    Common name: slipper lobster

    Scientific name: Panulirus versicolor
94. 
    Common name: sugarcane shrimp

    Scientific name: Parhippolyte uveae
95. 
    Common name: sculptured mitten lobster

    Scientific name: Parribacus antarcticus
96. 
    Common name: nimble spray crab

    Scientific name: Percnon gibbesi
97. 
    Common name: flat rock crab

    Scientific name: Percnon planissimum
98. 
    Common name: ambon crinoid shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes amboinensis
99. 
    Common name: pacific clown anemone shrimp

    Scientific name: Periclimenes brevicarpalis
100. Common name: Brock's Anemone Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes brockii
101. 
     Common name: Coleman Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes colemani
102. 
     Common name: hydroid shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes galene
103. 
     Common name: Holthuis' Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes holthuisi
104. 
     Common name: emperor shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes imperator
105. 
     Common name: Koror Anemone Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes kororensis
106. 
     Common name: Harlequin Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes lanipes
107. 
     Common name: Long-arm Cleaner Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes longicarpus
108. 
     Common name: Magnificent Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes magnificus
109. 
     Common name: Pederson cleaner shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes pedersoni
110. 
     Common name: translucent gorgonian shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes psamathe
111. 
     Common name: Emperor Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes rex
112. 
     Common name: Sea Star Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes soror
113. 
     Common name: Glass shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes tenuipes
114. 
     Common name: Glass Anemone Shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes tenuis
115. 
     Common name: Periclimenes sarasvati

     Scientific name: Periclimenes tosaensis
116. 
     Common name: graceful anemone shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes venustus
117. 
     Common name: spotted cleaner shrimp

     Scientific name: Periclimenes yucatanicus
118. 
     Common name: banded porcelain crab

     Scientific name: Petrolisthes galathinus
119. Common name: red-striped hermit

     Scientific name: Phimochirus holthuisi
120. Common name: polkadotted hermit

     Scientific name: Phimochirus operculatus