Splendid Snapping Shrimp
Alpheus splendidus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 2–3 m
- For divers: safe
A snapping shrimp of the intertidal and shallows down to a few metres, the splendid snapping shrimp hides under stones at low tide. Its oversized claw snaps shut hard enough to crack out a stunning shockwave, used to startle prey and warn off rivals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Alpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210524.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splendid Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Splendid Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus splendidus) is typically found at 2–3 m.
- Is the Splendid Snapping Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Splendid Snapping Shrimp is harmless to divers.