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title: Translucent Gorgonian Shrimp (Manipontonia psamathe)
scientific_name: Manipontonia psamathe
common_name: Translucent Gorgonian Shrimp
taxon: Shrimps

published: 2024-11-28T08:45:29.017Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Translucent Gorgonian Shrimp, Manipontonia psamathe, Shrimps, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/invertebrate/crustaceans/shrimps/translucent-gorgonian-shrimp
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# Translucent Gorgonian Shrimp (*Manipontonia psamathe*)

**Taxon:** Shrimps (*Caridea*)  


Manipontonia psamathe, commonly known as the translucent Gorgonian shrimp, is a captivating saltwater species first documented in 1902. These delicate creatures typically reach a size of up to 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) and thrive at ocean depths ranging from 3 to 60 meters (10 to 200 feet). This shrimp is characterized by a rostrum adorned with six teeth and a body marked by two distinct red lines, often residing among corals. Inhabiting the vast waters of the Indo-Pacific region, the translucent Gorgonian shrimp is a fascinating example of marine biodiversity.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/invertebrate/crustaceans/shrimps/translucent-gorgonian-shrimp)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*