Location: Romblon Island
Depth: shallow / medium depth
Cover Photo: Weiwei Zeng
Scientific Name: Paralatreutes bicornis, Kemp, 1925
Type: Romblon Shrimps
Group: Reef Shrimps
Family: Hippolytidae
The Mole Shrimp (Paralatreutes bicornis) is a very rare shrimp and a sought-after subject for underwater macro photography. They can have various colors and patterns, mostly red to orange and purple. They usually have a white “tail” and white legs and can be found in the reefs around Romblon Island.