Periclimenes imperator
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 generally found with another animal
- The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 2 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) :
Emperor shrimp
Imperator-Partnergarnele
Keizersgarnaal
Crevette impériale
Camaron emperador
Gamberetto imperatore