Location: Romblon Island
Depth: shallow / medium depth
Cover Photo: Christophe Kazmierski
Original Name: Sandimenes hirsutus (Bruce, 1971)
Type: Romblon Shrimps
Family: Palaemonidae
The Hairy Urchin Shrimp (Sandimenes hirsutus) is sea urchin associated and can be found at shallow waters to medium depth at dive sites around Romblon Island. They prefer sandy areas and muck dive sites and seem to be more active during night time.