• Location: Romblon Island

  • Depth: shallow / medium depth

  • Cover Photo: Carl-Johan Nilsson

  • Original Name: Phycocaris sp.

The Leafy Hairy Shrimp (Phycocaris sp.) has very little or no hair on the body. It is well camouflaged in its green algae and rubble habitat and can be found in shallow waters. It often has some red markings on the body and red hairs around the eyes.

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