Southern Algae Shrimp
Palaemonella holmesi
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 2–90 m
The southern algae shrimp drifts through coral reefs and seagrass beds over rocky and sandy ground from about two to ninety metres. Small and slender, it shelters among weed and rubble where its pale body is easily missed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Palaemonella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 514620.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Algae Shrimp live?
- The Southern Algae Shrimp (Palaemonella holmesi) is typically found at 2–90 m.