Red Snapping Shrimp

Alpheus spp.

The Red Snapping Shrimp has red and white banded antennae. They live in association with Corkscrew Sea Anemones. Often only the antennae will be visible. They use their one enlarged front claw to make a snapping sound. There is more than one species of Red Snapping Shrimp. There are two different species in these pictures.