Dotted Snapping Shrimp
Alpheus cristulifrons
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 2 cm
A small snapping shrimp of shallow reef edges, the dotted snapping shrimp tucks into rubble, coral branches and crevices in calcareous algae near the tide line. Like its relatives it produces a loud crack with an oversized claw.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Alpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240847.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dotted Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Dotted Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus cristulifrons) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- How big does the Dotted Snapping Shrimp get?
- The Dotted Snapping Shrimp grows to about 2 cm.