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Lysmata

Lysmata bahia

Rhyne & Lin, 2006

Western Peppermint Shrimp

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Caribbean and Brazil.

Size: 1.5 inches (3.5 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral reef environments, e.g., intertidal areas, caves and rocky bottom areas and usually seen at depths between 15 - 85 feet (5 -25 m).

Aquarium Suitability: A new and recently described species in the peppermint shrimp complex.

Not collected for the home aquarium trade.

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Arthropoda

    Class: Malacostraca

    Order: Decapoda

    Family: Hippolytidae

    Genus: Lysmata

FYI: Was previously identified as Lysmata wurdemanni.

Shown here for identification only.

 Lysmata bahia (Western Peppermint Shrimp)
Photo © Helio Laubenheimer
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