Australia Mud Shrimp
Solenocera australiana
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 9 cm
A small mud dwelling shrimp of Australian waters, it lives over soft bottoms between 15 and 40 metres, sometimes among coral rubble and scattered shell. It grows to around 9 centimetres and stays close to the sediment it burrows in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Solenoceridae › Solenocera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australia Mud Shrimp live?
- The Australia Mud Shrimp (Solenocera australiana) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- How big does the Australia Mud Shrimp get?
- The Australia Mud Shrimp grows to about 9 cm.