How big is the Fire Shrimp?

Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) reaches 5–8 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Fire Shrimp?

Fire Shrimp is found between 5–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Fire Shrimp?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Fire Shrimp?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)

Key facts

Scientific name: Lysmata debelius
Common name: Fire Shrimp
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Lysmatidae
Genus: Lysmata
Size: 5–8 cm
Depth: 5–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, solitary
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Lysmata debelius reaches 8 cm. Cleaner shrimp (Lysmatidae) from Indo-Pacific tropics. Brilliant vivid red with white bands. Symbiotic: picks parasites from fish. Reef inhabitant 5-40 m. Solitary-paired. Minimally threatened = LC. Signature aquarium species. Emblematic of coastal symbiosis.

Photo of Fire Shrimp

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Fire Shrimp?: Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) reaches 5–8 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Fire Shrimp?: Fire Shrimp is found between 5–40 m deep.
Is the Fire Shrimp dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Fire Shrimp?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Fire Shrimp?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Lysmata

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 515365)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5863085)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia