What are Harlequin shrimp?

Harlequin shrimp, also known as Hymenocera Picta, are a type of rare shrimp located in Indian and Pacific Oceans. These shrimp live on coral reefs in slots or under the rocks and often remain in the same area of ​​the moon or even years. They are usually found in pairs because it is a monogamous creature that combines throughout their lives. Harlequin shrimp measures between 1 and 2 inches (2 and 5 cm) in length, with the average shrimp is approximately 1 inches long (2 cm). In general, men are smaller than women.

Some animals mask with an environment for survival. Harlequin shrimp is bright colors, with their bodies pink and dotted with pink, purple or red spots. When it comes to survival, it may seem strange that Harlequin shrimp is so obvious in their color. However, while some animals are mixed to remain alive, others appear to keep predators at bay; This is because in the wild, when the animal is of bright color, often it suggestsý. Given that there was no toxins in Harlequin's shrimp, it is assumed that a clear color gives the impression of toxicity.

Harlequin shrimps are known for their eating habits. At night they feed on and mostly prey to starfish and locate them with the smell. Because these shrimps do not live more than in pairs, they work together to attack their prey. They float the arms of the star from the rock and then overturn them to feed on their feet.

Shrimp is slowly feeding on while starfish is still alive. They keep the prey immobilized and in some cases even feed it to keep it alive so that they can eat it later. Shrimp may take days when they feed on one star. It is possible for prey to escape, but it would have to separate from its own arm.

In possession of Harlequin's shrimp, it is probably best to have it in pairs. Although he keeps or wants to maintainHarlequin shrimp in their aquariums can be difficult to keep them captured because of their diet. The owner would have to provide live starfish for food, which can be expensive over time. Sometimes it will also take a while to find the right kind of starfish that a particular shrimp will eat. If they don't care about the shrimp, it won't survive as long as it usually can.