MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Gordon Greenley ( Bongo Shrimp )

Status:

Completed

Date:

06/04/2010

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Phyllognathia ceratophthalma

Suggested Class:

Common Name(s):

Species Synonyms:

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

N/A

Fish Base Link:

Breeding Success:

Success References:

Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	http://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2614

Other Details
Other Information:	I own 6, and have owned 10 of the ~14 ever offered for sale in the USA. Not much is known about these cryptic shrimp.

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thejrc
(Joe Thompson)
8/27/10 03:05 PM I do notice the lack of scientific documentation for sure but many many dive photos. Commonly refered to as a tiger shrimp as well. I would have to dig in with some more time but to be honest I wouldnt mind seeing the info on this species.

mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
8/30/10 08:51 PM In the end, nothing really turned up despite a lot of research online. Benefit of the doubt goes to the unknown, and thus, I'm going to approve this as a class D species. It will be open for reevaluation as more information from any breeder's efforts becomes available.

mpedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
8/30/10 08:54 PM Also - http://gobiestogrizzlies.blogspot.com/2008/08/food-habits-of-phyllognathia.html & http://reefbuilders.com/2008/09/25/rare-bongo-shrimp-want-to-eat-your-starfish/

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