How deep does the Ghost Shrimp live?

The Ghost Shrimp (Glypturus acanthochirus) is typically found at 0–91 m.

How big does the Ghost Shrimp get?

The Ghost Shrimp grows to about 13.2 cm.

Ghost Shrimp

Glypturus acanthochirus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–91 m
Max size: 13.2 cm

This ghost shrimp digs deep, throwing up large mounds as it tunnels nearly a metre down into sand and silt beneath seagrass beds. It rarely leaves its burrow, feeding on the organic matter it sifts from the sediment it shovels.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Callichiridae › Glypturus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421822.

FAQ

How deep does the Ghost Shrimp live?: The Ghost Shrimp (Glypturus acanthochirus) is typically found at 0–91 m.
How big does the Ghost Shrimp get?: The Ghost Shrimp grows to about 13.2 cm.