Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Single Hinge-beak Shrimp, also known as Camel Shrimp, Hinge-beak Shrimp, Dancing Shrimp and Candy Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). Profile position, focus on the eyes, defocused Pigmy sweepers behind. Shot taken in Amed, Bali, Indonesia.

Camel Shrimps (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis, aka Hingebeak Prawn), Performing a Marine Manicure on Hand. Mafia Island, Tanzania

Durban Dancing Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis, aka Hingebeak Prawn, Hinge-beak Shrimp). Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia

Durban Dancing Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis), also known as Red Army Shrimp or Hingebeak Prawn. This photo was taken in South Sumba, Indonesia.

Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis) Posing on Reef. Padangbai, Bali, Indonesia

Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis, aka Durban Dancing Shrimp, Hingebeak Prawn, Hinge-beak Shrimp) Cleaning a Finger. Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia

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Camel hinge-beak shrimp or Dancing shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on the reef. Transparent body with red and white lines.

Camel hinge-beak shrimp or Dancing shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on the reef. Transparent body with red and white lines.

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis, commonly known as the Durban hinge-beak shrimp, is a species of shrimp found in the Indo-Pacific. It is a small shrimp, reaching a maximum length of 4 cm (1.6 in). The body is translucent with red and white stripes. The eyes are large and black. The first pair of chelipeds are larger in males than in females. The Durban hinge-beak shrimp is found in hollows and crevices from 5 to 35 metres (16 to 115 ft) deep. It is a social animal and forms groups of up to 50 individuals. The diet consists of algae, plankton, and small invertebrates. The Durban hinge-beak shrimp is a popular aquarium shrimp. It is relatively easy to care for and is not aggressive towards other tank mates.

Hinge-beak Shrimp, also known as Camel Shrimp, Dancing Shrimp and Candy Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). Horizontal, front view, focus on both eyes.

Durban Dancing Shrimps and White-banded Cleaner Shrimp Cleaning a Finger. Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia

Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes Durbanensis, aka Hingebeak Prawn, Hinge-beak Shrimp). Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia

Two Hinge-beak Shrimp, also known as Camel Shrimp, Hinge-beak Shrimp, Dancing Shrimp or Candy Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). One in focus, one out of focus, on a black background. Shot taken in Amed, Indonesia.

Camel hinge-beak shrimp or Dancing shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) on the reef. Transparent body with red and white lines.

Hingebeak Shrimp or Dancing Shrimp Rhynchocinetes durbanensis is common and wide spread in tropical Indo-Pacific, max. length 4cm. The reproductive morphology and mating behaviour in this species is particularly interesting: There is strong sexual dimorphism in this species, in that robustus morphotypes are greater in size and with larger appendages than females. There is a dominance hierarchy, larger males are far more successful in mating than typus and intermedius morphotypes. This specimen is from near Manado, mainland North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 1°25'01" N 124°41'56 " E