How deep does the Snapping Shrimp live?

The Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus scaphoceris) is typically found at 0–30 m.

Snapping Shrimp

Synalpheus scaphoceris

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–30 m

A small snapping shrimp that lives inside the canals of sponges and among coral rubble down to about 30 metres. Tucked into its host, it keeps the oversized claw that lets its relatives fire a stunning snap, though here it lives a sheltered, hidden life.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Alpheidae › Synalpheus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421770.

FAQ

How deep does the Snapping Shrimp live?: The Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus scaphoceris) is typically found at 0–30 m.