Periclimenes amethysteus

[JamesHolt]

photo by Osman Temizel

beautiful picture
wouldn't mind having one of these, depending on what it eats of course

looks like anemone shrimp ??

 

[Calappidae]

They are an anemone dwelling species. However that particular one is not seen in the hobby as far as I'm aware.. although a very close relative, Periclimenes brevicarpalis, is fairly common.

Another species, Ancylomenes venustus is a very active and similar looking species.. infact almost identical besides some missing blue bands Periclimenes amethysteus has, while be a little more limber and skinny.

Movement pattern wise I have no clue as like I said I've never seen them in the hobby.. however Ancylomenes venustus has a very entertaining movement pattern that makes it one of my favorite anemone inhabiting species.

All these species are harmless scavengers that eat detrius and other foods.

 

[JamesHolt]

Thank you for the information, now to find a few