Commensal shrimp

Scientific name : Hamopontonia corallicola

Commensal shrimp living in association with Heliofungia or Goniopora hard corals. Transparent body with 2 large white spots, on carapace and abdomen, mimicking the tentacle tips of Heliofungia. Claws and legs covered with white and red spots. 2,5 cm.
Generically similar to some Periclimenes spp., the 2 large white spots are a good diagnostic.

Associated organisms
Always associated with hard corals: Heliofungia spp. (in our photos) or Goniopora spp. Its colour pattern is cryptic on Heliofungia spp.

	Description	Author	Place	Size
	Commensal shrimp	MATTEO GUARDINI	Indonesia, Likupang	257 kB