Snapping Shrimps
Alpheus collumianus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
This snapping shrimp lives on shallow reef flats and down to about 75 metres, defending its patch with one enlarged claw. The claw snaps shut so fast it produces a popping shockwave that stuns small prey and rivals alike.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Alpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210504.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snapping Shrimps live?
- The Snapping Shrimps (Alpheus collumianus) is typically found at 0–75 m.