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Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp This Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp - Hamodactylus boschmai is very small in size, around 1 cm with the colour very similar to the host gorgonian sea fan with white markings on its carapace that is similar colour to the polyps of the sea fan making it very well camouflaged. Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp,Geotagged,Hamodactylus boschmai,Philippines,Romblon,Shrimp,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp

This Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp - Hamodactylus boschmai is very small in size, around 1 cm with the colour very similar to the host gorgonian sea fan with white markings on its carapace that is similar colour to the polyps of the sea fan making it very well camouflaged.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    You keep blowing our minds, Albert! Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ferdy for your encouraging words and support :) Posted 8 years ago

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The Boschma's Gorgonian Shrimp

Hamodactylus boschmai is a species of small shrimp from the family of Palaemonidae.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 3, 2017. Captured Jun 12, 2014 10:27 in Romblon - Sawang - Agnipa - Sablayan Rd, Romblon, Philippines.
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  • DSC-RX100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 37.1mm