• Location: Romblon Island

  • Depth:  shallow / medium depth

  • Cover Photo: Wolfgang Holz

  • Scientific Name: Hamopontonia fungicola, Marin, 2012

The Egg Shell Shrimp (Hamopontonia fungicola) is a coral associated shrimp and got its common name from the large white area on top of their carapace. They can be found at various dive sites around Romblon Island.