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| Red-banded
shrimp awaiting identification updated May 09 Where seen? This stumpy shrimp with pretty red bands is sometimes seen on many of our Southern shores, on coral rubble and near seagrasses. It is more active at night and usually seen alone. Features: 2-3cm long. Body transparent, short and plump with a hump near the tail. With six red bands on the body and tail with reddish tips. Sometimes with white spots on the head and upper body. Eyes are far apart. Short front limbs also banded red. |
 Pulau Hantu, Jan 06 |
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 With eggs! |
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Red banded shrimps on Singapore shores
 Sentosa, Sep 08 |
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 Just moulted? |
 Pulau Semakau, Sep 05 |
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 Sisters Islands, Sep 05 |
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more photos of red banded shrimps on Singapore shores
northern shores part 1 | part
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southern shores
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