English Common Name

Amano Shrimp

Scientific name

Caridina multidentata

Taxonomy

Order: Decapoda, Family: Atyidae

Size

3 cm – 5 cm

Species Distribution

South of Central Honshu, Japan

This species is in the family Atydae. The body has reddish-brown mottled patterns and the tail has vivid blue patterns. In Okinawa, it is found in fast-running upper streams. Amano shrimp has strong, thick legs to withstand the rapid water flow. It hides under rocks during daytime since it is a nocturnal animal. At nighttime, the shrimp gets active feeding on algae on rocks.

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Updated June 2017

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