How deep does the Shrimp live?

The Shrimp (Philarius gerlachei) is typically found at 0–15 m.

Shrimp

Philarius gerlachei

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–15 m

A small shrimp that lives in partnership with branching Acropora corals, this species shelters among the coral branches from the surface down to about 15 metres. Tied closely to its host, it rarely strays far from the living coral that gives it cover.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Philarius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220180.

FAQ

How deep does the Shrimp live?: The Shrimp (Philarius gerlachei) is typically found at 0–15 m.