Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
Ancylomenes pedersoni
Sighting evidence at Gasparee Island Caves, Trinidad
Pederson cleaner shrimp establish cleaning stations at the cave mouth and in shallow cavern sections, waving their antennae to attract passing fish. They remove parasites and dead tissue from fish clients including moray eels and grouper, providing a service that maintains reef fish health. Their abundance at Gasparee reflects the mix of open-reef fish visiting the caves and the protected substrate the caves offer.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.