How deep does the Seastar Shrimp live?

The Seastar Shrimp (Zenopontonia soror) is typically found at 1–25 m.

Seastar Shrimp

Zenopontonia soror

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–25 m

A small shrimp that lives on the surface of sea stars between about 1 and 25 metres, it rides its host and matches its colours so closely it nearly vanishes. It feeds on mucus and scraps from the star, taking shelter rather than harming the animal it clings to.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Zenopontonia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 871471.

FAQ

How deep does the Seastar Shrimp live?: The Seastar Shrimp (Zenopontonia soror) is typically found at 1–25 m.