Green Acropora commensal shrimp

Scientific name : Coralliocaris graminea

Tiny commensal shrimp very difficult to see, it lives amongst the branches of Acropora hard corals. Distinctive colour pattern, with white, green and brown longitudinal lines. 1 cm.

Other commensal shrimps share the same environment, but the colour pattern of this one is unique and distinctive.

Associated organisms
Always associated with Acropora hard corals, hidden amongst the branches, deeper during the day while at night it is possible to spot it closer to the coral surface.