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Best places to dive with Harlequin Shrimp
Hymenocera picta
A small, boldly patterned shrimp that lives in pairs and feeds almost exclusively on sea stars. It stays hidden in crevices and is a sought-after macro subject. Sightings depend on a guide knowing a resident pair.
Destinations ranked by how reliably harlequin shrimp is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.
Wakatobi, Indonesia
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
A lucky, guide-dependent macro find rather than a reliable sighting.