Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Underwater Wednesday: Spotted Cleaner Shrimp

Today’s Underwater Wednesday post features this delicate little spotted cleaner shrimp. Michael snapped this shrimp in the tropical waters of Cozumel, Mexico.

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Spotted cleaner shrimp photographed in Cozumel.

Photo Fun Facts:
  • The shrimp is identified by its transparent body with distinct markings; 2 pairs of long antennae; and legs with red, purple, and white spots.

  • The shrimp was hangin’ out on a sea anemone.

  • The shrimp was about ½-inch in length.

  • Michael took this photo at a depth of about 80 feet with a macro lens.

To see last week's Underwater Wednesday post of a coral crab, click here. And don't forget to tune in next Wednesday for another underwater wonder!