Candycane shrimp

Latin Name:

Lebbeus grandimanus

Geographic Range:

Range is from Alaska to Puget Sound

SCUBA Divers Info:

A striking member of the arthropods this shrimp is found in commensal relationship with the crimson anemone (and occasionally the metridium). A very colourful animal that makes a great photo subject. It should not be confused with kincaids commensal shrimp that also live around the crimson anemone.

**B**Beachwalkers Info:

This animal does not usually inhabit the intertidal zone so you are very unlikely to find it beachwalking or tidepooling.

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