Saron Inermis

  • Pine cone marbled shrimp
  • Tannenzapfen-Marmorgarnele
  • Crevette marbrée

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • Exclusively a marine species
  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • Lives in partnership with a sea anemone
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 4 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
  • The animal can show variable colouring

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.