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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > prawns and shrimps > Family Alpheidae |
| Smooth
snapping shrimp Alpheus sp.* Family Alpheidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This short and stout snapping shrimp is sometimes seen on many of our shores, in sandy areas near seagrasses and among coral rubble. It is more active at night. During the day, these shrimps usually remain hidden in their burrows. Features: Body length 4-5cm. The shrimp has a smooth body which is usually plain. The enlarged pincer is flattened but rounded, somewhat like a cartoon drawing of a muscle man. Often the 'finger' of the enlarged pincer is orange. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jun 05 |
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Smooth snapping shrimps on Singapore shores
 Changi, Jun 06  Sharing a burrow with a goby? |
 Pasir Ris Park, Jun 08  Sharing a burrow with a goby? |
 Labrador, May 02  The smaller claw used to carry things. |
 Sentosa, Jul 04 |
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 St. John's Island, May 06 |
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more photos of smooth snapping shrimps on Singapore shores
northern shores part 1 | part 2
southern shores part 1 | part 2
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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