| Family: |
Alpheidae (snapping shrimps) |
| Max. size: |
0.06 cm CL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Indian Ocean to Japan, Australia and Tuamotu Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Epizoic, intertidal to subtidal (Ref. 106854). Frequently found in reef flats and in shallow sublittoral depths. Obligatorily associated with echinoderms, usually echinoids (Ref. 69553). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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