Ancylomenes pedersoni
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
Maximum Size:
1 in (3 cm)
Longevity:
Unknown
Typical depth:
3–115 ft (1–35 m)
Behavior:
Pederson cleaner shrimp pick parasites off reef fish. They are found in close association with sea anemones, which help advertise the shrimp’s cleaning services and provide shelter. The anemone’s stinging tentacles ward off predators but do not sting its resident cleaner shrimp, which can number up to a dozen.
Predators:
Unknown
