Heterocarpus parvispina [Heterocarpus parvispina]
Description
This smaller deep-water shrimp is often seen close to the seafloor, where it blends into the darker background and fine textures of the habitat. Divers may spot it during careful, slow passes—its quick, reactive movements and understated appearance make it a rewarding find for attentive underwater observers.
Where To See Heterocarpus parvispina
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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