Shrimp Pictures
Shrimp Photos, Images and Pictures
A picture gallery of Shrimp photos, most of which include scientific and common name, as well as other facts and information with the images. Pictures include Cleaner, Scarlet, Red, Ghost, Mantis and Pistol shrimps.
Debbie & Stan's Harlequin Shrimp Photo
A snap-shot of a Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta or elegans) taken by your Guides Debbie and Stan during a visit to the Maui Ocean Center in Hawaii. This little crustacean is also known as a Clown, Painted, or Dancing Shrimp.
Marge Umsted's Blood Shrimp
Marge Umsted's terrific photo of her Blood Shrimp Lysmata debelius which resides peacefully in Marge's 40g tank.
Jason's Blood Shrimp Photo
A photo of Jason Cho's Blood Shrimp (Lysmata debelius).
Joe's Blood Shrimp Photo
A photo of Joe Martin's Blood Shrimp, Lysmata debelius, that resides in his 7 gallon micro-reef tank.
Phil's Blood Shrimp Photo
A photo of Phil Harris' Blood Shrimp, which was an entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums June 2000 Photo Contest.
Tonilynn's Blood Shrimp
Tonilynn Gilham's close-up photo of her Blood Shrimp (Lysmata debelius).
Jonathan's Peppermint Shrimp
Jonathan Dillman's close up photo of his Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni).
Alex Chen's Cleaner Shrimp
Alex Chen's outstanding close up photo of his Cleaner Shrimp.
Debbie & Stan's Pacific Cleaner Shrimp Photo
A very nice close-up shot of a Pacific Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) taken by your Guides Debbie and Stan during a visit to the Maui Ocean Center in Hawaii.
Dena's Pacific Cleaner Shrimp
Dena Zingelewicz's close up photo of her Pacific Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis).
Adrian's Pacific Cleaner Shrimp
Adrian Wood's photo of his Pacific Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis).
Earl's Cleaner Shrimps Photo
Earl Coleman's Cleaner Shrimps Photo entry in the July-August 13th 2000 About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Julie's Hawaiian Cleaner Shrimp Photo
A photo of Julie Bogart's Hawaiian Cleaner Shrimp, which was an entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums February 2002 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Sabine's Pederson Cleaner Shrimp Photo
Sabine Mülder's beautiful photo of a Pederson Cleaner Shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni) as an entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums February 2003 Fish & Critter Photo Contest.
Cleaner Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a close up photo of the Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis).
George Schwaite's Coral Banded Shrimp
George Schwaite's close up photo of his Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus), which George says is very active in their 55 gallon fish only tank. This is his first try at photographing in his tank.
Coral Banded Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of a Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus)as it emerges from a crevice in the reef. These shrimp are common as pairs under rocks and ledges, remove parasites from fishes and attain a body length of about 3 inches.
Coral Banded Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner an excellent close up photo of a Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus). These shrimp are common as pairs under rocks and ledges, remove parasites from fishes and attain a body length of about 3 inches.
Coral Banded Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a close up side view of a Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus). These shrimp are common as pairs under rocks and ledges, remove parasites from fishes and attain a body length of about 3 inches.
Cauliflower Coral Shrimp Photo
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Cauliflower Coral Shrimp (Alpheus lottini) which lives among branches of Cauliflower Corals.
Wire Coral Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of a number of Wire Coral Shrimp (Pontonides unciger) which is uncommonly found on and difficult to spot among the Wire Coral's tentacles. The Wire Coral Shrimp is normally less than 1cm in length.
Ghost Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Ghost Shrimp (Stenopus pyrsonotus) which is rare under ledges in deeper water, removes parasites from fishes and attains a body length about 4 inches.
Goby Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Goby Shrimp (Alpheus rapax) which inhabits burrows with the Goby (Psilogobius mainlandi). This shrimp is Endemic to Hawaii and is common in shallow silty areas.
Max's Peacock Mantis Shrimp
Max Demaio's photo of his colorful Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus), submitted for the About Saltwater Aquariums Photo Contest.
Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus reticulatus) which is often seen during night dives with their golden eyes. Several species occur in Hawaii, the largest species being the striped R. hiatti at 4 inches.
Uniform Hinge-Beak Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of the Uniform Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus concolor) which is often seen during night dives with their golden eyes. Several species occur in Hawaii, the largest species being the striped R. hiatti at 4 inches.
Marbled Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) which is abundant on shallow reefs at night with their golden eyes revealing their presence. Their color varies from green to reddish brown. The males have longer arms than the females. There may be more than one species in Hawaii.
Minstrel Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner a photo of the Minstrel Shrimp (Metapenaeopsis hilarula) which is occasionally spotted on night dives, buried in the sand. Related to the edible shrimp from deep water.
Mud Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of the Mud Shrimp (Callianassa sp.).
New Rhynchocinetes Species Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, possibly a new species found at Midway in 1999 closely related to R. uritai in Japan, this Rhynchocinetes species discovered on Midway has solid red legs, not banded brown & white. Rarely seen in small holes on shallow rubble reefs in the lagoon and in caverns in the reef front. A single specimen was trapped on 9/24/02 during the NOW-RAMP 2002 expedition.
Sea Star Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of a Sea Star Shrimp (Periclimenes soror) which are common as pairs under various Sea Stars. Their color (in this case Purple) usually matches the color of the host. They attain a length of about 1cm.
Sea Star Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of a Sea Star Shrimp (Periclimenes soror) which are common as pairs under various Sea Stars. Their color (in this case Yellow) usually matches the color of the host. They attain a length of about 1cm.
Sea Star Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of a Sea Star Shrimp (Periclimenes soror) which are common as pairs under various Sea Stars. Their color (in this case Red) usually matches the color of the host. They attain a length of about 1cm.
Unidentified Hydroid Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of an unidentified transparent shrimp living on stinging hydroids. This shrimp was only found once at Haleiwa Trench.
Urchin Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of the Urchin Shrimp (Stegopontonia commensalis) which is a rare shrimp found on Echinothrix spiny urchins and attains a length of about 2-3 inches.
Common Mantis Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of the Common Mantis Shrimp (Pseudosquilla ciliata), commonly found on weedy reef flats in shallow water. Their color varies from white to green
Burrowing Mantis Shrimp Photo by Keoki
From Keoki's Fish Corner, a photo of a Burrowing Mantis Shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria), a large species that inhabits sandy burrows.
Keith's Mantis Shrimp Photo
A photo of Keith Douglas' Mantis Shrimp, and entry in the About Saltwater Aquariums April 2002 Critter Photo Contest.
Mantis Shrimp Photo Collection
From The Lurkers Guide To Stomatopods, a fantastic collection of stunning, color intense, close-up Mantis Shrimp pictures with the scientific and photographer's names included with each one.
Camelback (Peppermint) Shrimp
From the FINS Crustaceans Index, a photo of the Rhynchocinetes uritai. Often referred to as a Peppermint Shrimp, this is NOT a TRUE Peppermint Shrimp and should not be confused as one.
Coral Banded Shrimp
From the FINS Crustaceans Index, a snapshot of a Coral Banded Shrimp, Stenopus hispidus.
Cleaner Shrimp
From the SeaWorld San Diego-Aquatic Safari page, a nice photo of the Skunk or Striped Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) with some basic characteristics information about it.
Ghost Shrimp
From the FINS Crustaceans Index, a snapshot of the shrimp species Callianassa californiensis.
Crustacean Images
From the Photovault site, this hugh photo collection by Wernher Krutein includes a large array of Shrimp images, as well as Crabs, Hermit Crabs and other Crustaceans. No names with the photos for identification, but they are nice for viewing.
Shrimps of Hawai'i
From Keoki's Fishpics Hawai'i site through the Hawai'i Coral Reef Network, this Shrimps page is choked full of fantastic underwater snapshots of species found in Hawaiian and other tropical waters. Basic identification information is included.