Djibouti Snapping Shrimp
Athanas djiboutensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 0 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny snapping shrimp that cracks its claw to make a loud pop, this species tucks under rocks and into dead coral at low tide. It keeps to very shallow water, within the top five metres, on sand and cobble bottoms around Djibouti and beyond.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Athanas
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210466.
FAQ
- How deep does the Djibouti Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Djibouti Snapping Shrimp (Athanas djiboutensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Djibouti Snapping Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Djibouti Snapping Shrimp is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Djibouti Snapping Shrimp get?
- The Djibouti Snapping Shrimp grows to about 0 cm.