Stenopus hispidus

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Banded coral shrimp
Rotweiß gebänderte Scherengarnele
Kappersgarnaal
Grande crevette nettoyeuse
Camarón limpiador bandaedo
Gamberetto pugile

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
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 45 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is a cleaner for other fishes
The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 6 cm
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.

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!