Djeddah Snapping Shrimp
Alpheus djeddensis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
This snapping shrimp shares its burrow with a goby in a partnership neither can do without. The shrimp digs the shelter while the goby stands guard, and a goby kept away from the burrow is quickly taken by predators. It lives only in shallow coral reef lagoons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Alpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210542.
FAQ
- How deep does the Djeddah Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Djeddah Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus djeddensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Djeddah Snapping Shrimp dangerous to divers?
- The Djeddah Snapping Shrimp is harmless to divers.