pistol shrimp ID please

[The_Big_Fish]

YUp! LOL! It sure is. Looks like a typical species found all over Floridas caribbean/atlanitc coast. Alpheaus armatus
http://forums.naturephotographers.net/6 ... 5126011941

 

[Lutra1]

^I was about to say...what kind of coral bandeds ahve you been seeing?? Never seen one like that! :lol:

 

[dragonladylea]

I agree with the color of the Alpheaus Armatus but look at the claws on mine compared to the ones of the Armatus. Either mine is a mutation or a different kind altogether. I have yet to find one that has two "pistol" claws rather than one "pistol" and one "elongated".

 

[FragMaster]

Thats because your is a LOBSTER. DOGH!!!
JOKE!!!!
Have you actualy seen it use both claws to make the clicking noise yet?

 

[dragonladylea]

Not only seen it but felt it too, he takes serious offense to anyone in his territory. Hurts!

 

[LeslieH1]

I'm glad to see our Guana website is getting used. The shrimp in the image is Alpheus formosus and Shane's critter looks to be the same species.