Ancylomenes holthuisi (Bruce, 1969)
Holthuis cleaner shrimp
Ancylomenes holthuisi
photo by Malaer, Piero

Family:  Palaemonidae (palaemonid shrimps)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Body is almost transparent, with small brown or purple spots present at the posterior carapace and sometimes the abdomen. Body has a distinct V-shaped white and yellow patch on the third abdominal tergum. Legs and tail are white, with blue or purple near the joints and tips. Rostrum is usually arched and toothed.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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