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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > prawns and shrimps > Family Alpheidae |
| Ornamented
snapping shrimp Alpheus sp.* Family Alpheidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This prettily patterned snapping shrimp with flat pincers is sometimes seen on some of our shores, in sandy areas near seagrasses and among coral rubble. It is more active at night. During the day, most remain hidden in their burrows. Features: 4-6cm.The enlarged pincer is long, narrow and flattened. Some of these shrimps can be quite colourful with intricately patterned bodies which are rather hairy. Some have a lighter coloured band where the abdomen joins the body and a light spot near the tail. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jun 05 |
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Ornamented snapping shrimps on Singapore shores
 Pulau Hantu, Mar 07 |
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 Pulau Hantu, Nov 09 |
 Moulting? West Coast Park, Jun 02 |
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photos of ornamented snapping shrimps on Singapore shores
northern shores part 1 | part
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southern shores part 1 | part
2 | part 3
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