How deep does the Dressed Deep-Sea Shrimp live?

The Dressed Deep-Sea Shrimp (Acanthephyra eximia) is typically found at 40–4400 m.

Dressed Deep-Sea Shrimp

Acanthephyra eximia

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 40–4400 m

A deep sea shrimp that ranges from a few tens of metres down to well over 4,000, it scavenges fish remains and also takes worms and snails. Many shrimps of this genus are deep red and can spew a glowing cloud to dazzle attackers and slip away.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Acanthephyridae › Acanthephyra

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 564909.

FAQ

How deep does the Dressed Deep-Sea Shrimp live?: The Dressed Deep-Sea Shrimp (Acanthephyra eximia) is typically found at 40–4400 m.