Heterocarpus grimaldii [Heterocarpus grimaldii]
Description
Divers encountering this species usually find it in deeper waters, where it patrols the seafloor in search of food. Its slender body and subtle presence make it easy to miss, but with careful scanning of the bottom and a slow approach, it can reveal itself as a tiny, fast-moving shrimp.
Where To See Heterocarpus grimaldii
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Pandalid Shrimps
Pandalidae
|
| Genus |
Nylon Shrimps
Heterocarpus
|
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