Appearance
''Lauriea siagiani'' is a small squat lobster, up to 7 millimetres long. It differs from the only other species in the genus, ''Lauriea gardineri'' by a number of features, but most obviously by the coloration: ''L. gardineri'' is pale brown with darker bands, while ''L. siagiani'' is orange or pink with red or purplish markings.
Distribution
''Lauriea siagiani'' is found around giant barrel sponges, ''Xestospongia testudinaria'', and has been recorded from Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan.
Habitat
''Lauriea siagiani'' is found around giant barrel sponges, ''Xestospongia testudinaria'', and has been recorded from Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan.References:
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