Serrated Axiid
Axiopsis serratifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 0.6 cm
A small burrowing shrimp that lives in pairs in simple tunnels among coarse sand and coral rubble at the edges of seagrass and back reef shallows. It gathers drifting plant scraps for food and grows barely a centimetre long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Axiidae › Axiopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 246230.
FAQ
- How deep does the Serrated Axiid live?
- The Serrated Axiid (Axiopsis serratifrons) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- How big does the Serrated Axiid get?
- The Serrated Axiid grows to about 0.6 cm.