Uncommon inverts.

Chibils

Chibils

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Where's a reliable source on info for invert oddities like squat lobsters and shrimp? I'm looking at the ones in the F&S Diver's Den.

Critters like Galathea inflata, Parhippolyte mistica, Periclimenes cf. tenuipes, Phyllognathia ceratophthalma, Stenopus pyrsonotus, and Stenopus zanzibaricus. Basic info on them (cryptic-ness, diet, survivability, temp, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
 
What is the difference between Stenopus hispicus var. "gold" and Stenopus zanzibaricus? Is the gold var. of the common cbs just a mis-ID of S. zanzibaricus or a different coloration? They seem different phenotypically, but I have only seen the gold cbs once or twice. S. zanzibaricus seems to have more of a round, stout body, but again I don't know anything about them. I'm mostly interested in the zanzibar boxer, crinoid squat lobster (Galathea inflata), Indonesian cave shrimp (Stenopus pyrsonotus), and the red spot cleaners (Urocaridella sp. B). I'm still looking for info on them, but it's scarce. Anything you guys have would be great.

Edit: From what I've been reading, they're very similar to other Stenopus spp. except that they hail from deeper waters so they're a little less hardy.
 
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