Location: Romblon Island
Depth: shallow / medium depth
Cover Photo: Kurt Ochsner
Scientific Name: Phyllognathia simplex, Fujino, 1973
Type: Romblon Shrimps
Group: Sand Shrimps
Family: Palaemonidae
The Spiny Tiger Shrimp (Phyllognathia ceratophthalma) is a colorful shrimp and a favorite subject for underwater macro photography. They live often in pairs hidden among sponges, corals and algae. They feature numerous filamentous frills, spots and stripes and can be found at various dive sites around Romblon Island.