Cleaner Shrimp on a Coral Ledge
A small cleaner shrimp rests on a projecting coral ledge, with its long antennae extending around it.
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The cleaner shrimp and its coral perch
The scene centers on a shrimp positioned on a coral ledge. Its compact body, jointed legs, and especially long antennae give it a recognizable shape. The coral provides the marine setting associated with many cleaner shrimp, which often remain near a familiar station where passing reef animals can find them.
How a cleaner shrimp helps reef animals
Cleaner shrimp pick parasites, damaged tissue, and food particles from the bodies of certain fish. They often signal their availability by moving their antennae or rocking their bodies, and visiting fish may pause or adopt a special posture during the cleaning.
Real-life colors of cleaner shrimp and coral
- Shrimp body: often translucent white, cream, red, or yellow, depending on the species
- Body markings: commonly bright red or white bands and spots
- Antennae: usually white or translucent, sometimes with red sections
- Legs: clear, pale, red, or patterned
- Coral ledge: may be tan, brown, cream, pink, orange, or muted green