How big is the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?

Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni) reaches 1–3 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?

Pederson's cleaner shrimp is found between 2–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni)

Key facts

Scientific name: Ancylomenes pedersoni
Common name: Pederson's cleaner shrimp
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Palaemonidae
Genus: Ancylomenes
Size: 1–3 cm
Depth: 2–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: symbiotic, cleaner
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Ancylomenes pedersoni reaches 3 cm. Iconic Caribbean shrimp with a translucent body adorned with characteristic white and purple bands, long white antennae. Lives in groups on Bartholomea annulata, Condylactis gigantea and Lebrunia anemones, running very active cleaning stations. Waves its antennae to attract fish that come to be cleaned. One of the most beautiful Caribbean macro subjects, from 2 to 40 m.

Photo of Pederson's cleaner shrimp

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?: Pederson's cleaner shrimp (Ancylomenes pedersoni) reaches 1–3 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?: Pederson's cleaner shrimp is found between 2–40 m deep.
Is the Pederson's cleaner shrimp dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pederson's cleaner shrimp?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Palaemonidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 514493)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 6456679)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia