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Saron shrimp
Family Hippolytidae
updated Sep 09
Where seen? This rather large and stumpy shrimp is sometimes seen near reefs, usually among coral and coral rubble. It is not very active and tends to be seen motionless and well camouflaged on an encrusted surface. When it realises it has been spotted, it rapidly slinks away into a hiding place.

Features: 4-5cm. Fat and short with a hump-back. Some have very hairy front legs.

Tanah Merah, Sep 09

Tanah Merah, Aug 09

Tanah Merah, Sep 09

Saron shrimps on Singapore shores


Sisters Island, Sep 09

St. John's Island, Sep 09

St. John's Island, Sep 09

more photos of saron shrimps on Singapore shores

*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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