Field notes
Encounter profile
Manually classified in SNAP.
Pontonides ankeri - Pontonides species - A marine genus.
Species profile
Ankers Whip Coral Shrimp
Pontonides ankeri
Manually classified in SNAP.
6
Media items
Photos and videos
4
Dives
Distinct encounters
3
Locations
1 trip
Archive ecology
Conditions where we found it
SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.
- Depth evidence
- 1.7–1.7m
- Median 1.7m · n=2
- Water temperature
- 27.0–28.0°C
- Median 28.0°C · n=6
Depth basis: 0 recorded, 2 profile-estimated, 4 contextual.
Consistent water window
6 observations with dive temperature sit within 27.0–28.0°C.
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Indicative archive pattern · 6 observations / 4 dives
Observed depth distributionmiddle 50%: 1.7–1.7m
Camera-clock comparison
Morning · 3Night · 3
- • These distributions describe photographs in SNAP, not a species’ complete biological range.
- • Depth distributions use recorded or capture-time profile estimates; dive-average and maximum context is excluded.
- • Time-of-day groups use the camera clock and are not corrected for sunrise, sunset, or timezone.
Creature trail
A life through time and place
#4 · Jun 29, 2026
Jemeluk Wall
Amed, Bali · Asia 2026
8.9m · Dive-average context28.0°C
#3 · Jun 3, 2026
Critter Republic House Reef
Dauin · Asia 2026
1.7m · Estimated at capture time28.0°C
#2 · May 26, 2026
Critter House Reef
Dauin · Asia 2026
12.9m · Dive-average context28.0°C
#1 · May 19, 2026
Ernie's Point
Puerto Galera · Asia 2026
11.2m · Dive-average context27.0°C
Species field guide
Notes, taxonomy, identification & seasonality
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Species field guide
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Life found nearby
Species photographed on the same dives come first, followed by close taxonomic neighbours.
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