Harlequin Shrimp
Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera picta) is the only known species of the Hymenocera geuns in the Palaemonidae family. But some groups claim that the species should be separated into two sub-species, Hymenocera picta & Hymenocera elegans, as they have different colourations and live in different regions. They feed exclusively on the legs of starfish, unless they're desparate and may feed on urchins.
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Harlequin Shrimp
Hymenocera picta
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda (Crustaceans) |
| Family: | Palaemonidae (Palaemonidae) |
| Genus: | Hymenocera (Hymenocera) |
| Species: | Hymenocera picta |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 5 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Harlequin Shrimp
(15) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Harlequin Shrimp on a liveaboard trip - showing the 8 most recent
Theresa
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Camic
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck
When:
May 2026
Ola
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Pawara
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2026
Debora
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Seatopia
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Boonsung Wreck, Richelieu Rock
When:
Jan 2026
Gerrit Boom
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Bavaria
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands
When:
Nov 2025
Helen
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
The Junk
Destinations:
Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket
When:
Jun 2025
Andrew
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Manta Queen 2
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Jan 2025
Justin
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Lapat
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2024
Alexandra
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV DiveRace Class E
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Apr 2024
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