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title: Marble Shrimp (Saron marmoratus)
scientific_name: Saron marmoratus
common_name: Marble Shrimp
taxon: Shrimps

published: 2023-12-24T16:17:36.785Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Marble Shrimp, Saron marmoratus, Shrimps, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/invertebrate/crustaceans/shrimps/marble-shrimp
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# Marble Shrimp (*Saron marmoratus*)

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


The Marble Shrimp (Saron marmoratus, Eyespot Shrimp or Carid Shrimp) is a species of shrimp found in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Marble Shrimp are omnivores and feed on a variety of foods, including algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.

Marble Shrimp are also known to be very social creatures and often live in groups.

Here are some fun facts about Marble Shrimp:

- They can grow up to 5 cm (2 inches) long.
- They have a lifespan of up to 5 years.
- They are hermaphrodites, meaning that they have both male and female reproductive organs.
- They can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
- They are an important part of the Red Sea ecosystem, helping to control populations of algae and other invertebrates.

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