Snapping Shrimp
Alpheus nuttingi
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 3.7 cm
This snapping shrimp carries one oversized claw that it cocks and fires to produce a loud crack, stunning prey and warning off rivals. It hides in coral rubble and rock crevices near turtlegrass beds and sandy reef flats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Alpheus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421737.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snapping Shrimp live?
- The Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus nuttingi) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- How big does the Snapping Shrimp get?
- The Snapping Shrimp grows to about 3.7 cm.