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Banded Coral/Boxer Shrimp

 Stenopus cyanoscelis (Yellow Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue-leg Gold Banded Coral Shrimp)

Stenopus cyanoscelis
Goy, 1984

Yellow Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue-leg Gold Banded Coral Shrimp

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

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In the Infraorder Stenopodidea, Family Stenopodidea, there's a few species aquarists call Banded Coral or Boxer shrimp. Probably the most seen in the trade is Stenopus hispidus.

Nevertheless, these species are not technically considered shrimp, as it's considered more a lobster-like creature.


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