Heterocarpus chani [Heterocarpus chani]
Description
This deepwater shrimp can appear as a slender, semi-transparent animal moving along the seafloor or just off it. Divers might see it emerge from the substrate, then retreat quickly as the diver approaches. Its quiet, purposeful movements make it a memorable “micro-encounter” for those exploring deeper wrecks, canyons, or slope habitats.
Where To See Heterocarpus chani
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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