Ancylocaris brevicarpalis

  • Peacock-tail anemone shrimp
  • Pfauenaugen-Partnergarnele
  • Crevette queue de paon
  • Camarón anemone
  • Gamberetto commensale

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is terrestrial
  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found with another animal
  • The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.

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 on plankton or small organisms.

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!