How deep does the Shrimps live?

The Shrimps (Oplophorus spinosus) is typically found at 0–2700 m.

Shrimps

Oplophorus spinosus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2700 m

This deep water shrimp drifts through the open ocean from the surface layers down to around 2,700 metres, spanning the sunlit and twilight zones. Like others of its family it can squirt a glowing cloud of light from its mouth to startle attackers and slip away in the dark.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Oplophoridae › Oplophorus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107602.

FAQ

How deep does the Shrimps live?: The Shrimps (Oplophorus spinosus) is typically found at 0–2700 m.