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By Bob Goemans
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Banded Coral/Boxer Shrimp

 Stenopus hispidus (Banded Coral Shrimp, Boxer Shrimp)

Stenopus hispidus
(Olivier, 1811)

Banded Coral Shrimp, Boxer Shrimp

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

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In the Infraorder Stenopodidea, Family Stenopodidea, there's a few species aquarists call Banded Coral or Boxer shrimp. Probably the most seen in the trade is Stenopus hispidus.

Nevertheless, these species are not technically considered shrimp, as it's considered more a lobster-like creature.


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