Lysmata grabhami

Scarlet-striped cleaning shrimp, Red backed cleaning shrimp;Grabham's cleaning shrimp
Weissband-Putzergarnele
Roodgele poetsgarnaal
Crevette-barbier nettoyeuse
Camarón limpiador de banda blanca ;Gamba limpiadora de raya blanca del Atlántico
Gambero pulitore

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 55 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is a cleaner for other fishes
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 7 cm
Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!