The Peppermint Shrimp is named after its red and white stripes like peppermint candy. It is native to the US Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. It grows to 7cm long. All are born male and can transition to female as adults. In aquaculture, the shrimps are used as tank cleaners, eating detritus and aiptasia, a pest anemone.

Peppermint Shrimp previously classified as L. wurdemanni, all from shallow waters of the western Atlantic, have recently been split into 4 species: L. wurdemanni, L. boggessi, L. ankeri and L. bahia.

Also called the "True" Peppermint Shrimp after its pink colour with red stripes like peppermint candy, this one is also native to the US Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico and grows to 7cm long. All are born male and can transition to female as adults. Despite its pink colours, eggs are bright green. In aquaculture, the shrimps are used as tank cleaners, eating detritus and aiptasia, a pest anemone.