Mediterranenan Mud Shrimp
Upogebia pusilla
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 1–45 m
- Max size: 8 cm
The Mediterranean mud shrimp digs branching, Y shaped burrows in mud and sandy mud from the intertidal zone down to about 45 metres. Reaching around 8 centimetres, it spends most of its life underground, pumping water through the tunnel to feed and breathe.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Upogebiidae › Upogebia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107741.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranenan Mud Shrimp live?
- The Mediterranenan Mud Shrimp (Upogebia pusilla) is typically found at 1–45 m.
- How big does the Mediterranenan Mud Shrimp get?
- The Mediterranenan Mud Shrimp grows to about 8 cm.