How deep does the Flower Shrimp live?

The Flower Shrimp (Solenocera florea) is typically found at 13–183 m.

How big does the Flower Shrimp get?

The Flower Shrimp grows to about 8 cm.

Flower Shrimp

Solenocera florea

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 13–183 m
Max size: 8 cm

A small benthic shrimp barely longer than a few centimetres, the flower shrimp settles on sandy bottoms across a wide depth band, between about 13 and 183 metres. Females grow a touch larger than males, both reaching only around 7 to 8 centimetres in total length.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Solenoceridae › Solenocera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377664.

FAQ

How deep does the Flower Shrimp live?: The Flower Shrimp (Solenocera florea) is typically found at 13–183 m.
How big does the Flower Shrimp get?: The Flower Shrimp grows to about 8 cm.