Variable Seagrass Shrimp
Hippolyte varians
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 7–9 m
A small shrimp that clings to seagrass and lives up to its name by changing colour to match its surroundings, recorded in shallow water around 7 to 9 metres. The shifting tint hides it from predators among the blades.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Hippolytidae › Hippolyte
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107518.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variable Seagrass Shrimp live?
- The Variable Seagrass Shrimp (Hippolyte varians) is typically found at 7–9 m.