How deep does the Razor Shrimp live?

The Razor Shrimp (Campylonotus semistriatus) is typically found at 30–2086 m.

Is the Razor Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Razor Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Razor Shrimp

Campylonotus semistriatus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 30–2086 m
For divers: safe

A cold water shrimp of southern channels and fjords, the razor shrimp is abundant on muddy sand below 100 metres and ranges into water more than 2,000 metres deep. Like others of its family it is a hunter, taking small invertebrate prey from the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Campylonotidae › Campylonotus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 514426.

FAQ

How deep does the Razor Shrimp live?: The Razor Shrimp (Campylonotus semistriatus) is typically found at 30–2086 m.
Is the Razor Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Razor Shrimp is harmless to divers.