An assemblage of marine ornamental shrimp, Rhynchocinetes durbanensis off Karnataka coast

Abstract

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis,commercially known as hinge-beak shrimp ,candyshrimp ,camel shrimp or dancing shrimpis a highly sought after ornamental shrimp.Studies by CMFRI revealed the details of acoral reef ecosystem existing around Netraniisland off Murdeswar. During the survey, asignificant assemblage of marine ornamental shrimps, Rhynchocinetes durbanensis was observed around the island along with many rare ornamental fishes. The dancing shrimpis distinguished by its red body with white stripes and a moveable rostrum (beak).