Speckled Snapping Shrimp
Synalpheus fritzmuelleri
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
A snapping shrimp that lives inside the canals of sponges, the speckled snapper shares its host's body as a living shelter. Down to seventy five metres it occupies a range of habitats, always carrying the single enlarged claw that snaps shut with a loud pop.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Synalpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240870.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Speckled Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus fritzmuelleri) is typically found at 0–75 m.