How deep does the Sargassum Shrimp live?

The Sargassum Shrimp (Latreutes parvulus) is typically found at 0–44 m.

Sargassum Shrimp

Latreutes parvulus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–44 m

This little shrimp clings to drifting sargassum and other floating weed in coastal waters, blending into the fronds. It lives epibiotically across a range of littoral habitats, sheltering among the same vegetation it rides.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Hippolytidae › Latreutes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240877.

FAQ

How deep does the Sargassum Shrimp live?: The Sargassum Shrimp (Latreutes parvulus) is typically found at 0–44 m.