How to Identify Lysmatidae
Lysmatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lysmatidae Species
Lysmata grabhami (Gordon, 1935)
Lysmata grabhami (Gordon, 1935)
Lysmata grabhami is a distinctive Atlantic cleaner shrimp that removes parasites…
Lysmata amboinensis (De Man, 1888)
Lysmata amboinensis (De Man, 1888)
Lysmata amboinensis is a protandric simultaneous hermaphroditic shrimp native to…
Lysmata californica (Stimpson, 1866)
Lysmata californica (Stimpson, 1866)
Lysmata californica, commonly red rock shrimp or lined shrimp, is a caridean shr…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lysmatidae?
Lysmatidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lysmatidae?
Lysmatidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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