Lembeh: Crustaceans and molluscs

Many of the shrimps and crabs at Lembeh are small and well-camouflaged. Some are found on other slow-moving creatures like sea-cucumbers, feather stars, urchins and even large nudibranchs.

porcelain crab

Porcelain crab, Jahir 1.

orangutan crab

Orang-utan crab, Nudi Retreat.

anemone shrimp

Anemone shrimp, Rojas.

mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimp, Air Perang 2.

electric file clam

Electric file clam, Nudi Retreat. The electric 'arc' is actually a phosphorescent membrane.

cowrie

Cowrie with mantel covering its shell, TK2.