Periclimenes Holthuisi Collection

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) Pak Lap Tsai, Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Commensal shrimp on green anemone, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on green anemone, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Commensal Shrimp on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Commensal shrimp on soft coral, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on soft coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) in the tentacles of its host anemome, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Anemone shrimp (Periclimenes holtuisi), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Commensal shrimp on a reef
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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Discover the fascinating underwater world of Periclimenes holthuisi, the Anemone Shrimp, as it thrives in harmony with its host anemones and other reef inhabitants. From the vibrant waters of Papua New Guinea and Raja Ampat, Indonesia, to the coral-rich reefs of the Philippines and the Pacific Ocean, this commensal shrimp can be found gracefully residing among soft corals and anemones. Witness the Reef Lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) and the Anemone Shrimp engaging in a cleaning symbiosis at a station in Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong. The Anemone Shrimp's intricate camouflage allows it to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, making it a captivating sight for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Join us on an underwater adventure to explore the intricate relationship between these diverse marine creatures and the essential role the Anemone Shrimp plays in maintaining the balance of the coral reef ecosystem.