How deep does the Ghost Shrimp live?

The Ghost Shrimp (Neocallichirus maryae) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Is the Ghost Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Ghost Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Ghost Shrimp

Neocallichirus maryae

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–5 m
For divers: safe

This ghost shrimp digs deep, sometimes burrowing a full metre into the sediment of lower intertidal and subtidal seagrass beds. It spends almost its whole life underground, pumping water through the burrow to feed, and poses no threat to divers.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421825.

FAQ

How deep does the Ghost Shrimp live?: The Ghost Shrimp (Neocallichirus maryae) is typically found at 0–5 m.
Is the Ghost Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Ghost Shrimp is harmless to divers.