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Bumblebee/Harlequin Shrimp

 Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus (Dragon Shrimp, Spiny Shrimp, Bongo Shrimp)

Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus
(Balss, 1913)

Dragon Shrimp, Spiny Shrimp, Bongo Shrimp

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

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These shrimp, in the Superfamily Palaemonoidea, Family Palaemonidae, feed on the legs of starfish/seastars brittle stars, urchins and sea cucumbers, but have been known to feed on other type meaty foods in aquaria.

Extremely attractive, but rarely seen in the trade.


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