Boxing Shrimps: Genus Stenopus
Banded Coral Shrimp, Stenopus hispidus, in classic upside-down pose. Image: Scott W. Michael
THE ENIGMATIC BOXING SHRIMPGENUS STENOPUS
Crustaceans in the Shadows
by Scott W. Michael
CORAL MagazineSeptember/October 2020
References
Ajendran, R., Saini, M. Dua, S., Saini, D., Kumar, D., Yadav, P.S. and Sleokar, N.L…
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While occasionally seen in the aquarium trade, “Lace Corals” aren’t even corals, but rather are hydrozoans more closely related to other “non-corals” like the notorious Fire Corals (Millepora spp.). There are two…
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A: What's Wrong with this Fish?
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Know what this reef animal is? Its identity and the story behind it will be included in the November/December 2021 Issue of CORAL.
Jon Gordon says:
Please sign this to support common sense rules in Florida. Ask Fish and Wildlife not to use an ill-advised whitelist of animals that can be kept. All you need to do is add your name to the following statement, "A viable option I support would be a list of prohibited species, which would be a much smaller, manageable and enforceable list than one that attempts to encompass all allowed species. " https://petadvocacy.org/advocacy-campaigns?vvsrc=%2FPetitions%2F3902%2FRespondBryce David says:
To whom it may concern, A whitelist approach to regulating which species are legally allowed to be obtained and traded will decimate fish farms and pet stores. This is not a well thought out approach for combating invasive species release into ecosystems. Best Management Practices have already made inroads on preventing the release of foreign invader species. I suggest a review of those practices and amend them if they are deemed to be insufficient. Sincerely, Bryce DavidEdward Moats says:
I urge you to consider the ramifications of losing a 172 million dollar industry in your state. I completely support the black list and agree that invasive species is a big concern. However , I feel that this bill is over reaching and will have a negative impact not only On the industry , but to Florida’s economy.