Ghost Nipper
Trypaea australiensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameTrypaea australiensis
Other namesNipper, Yabby, Australian Ghost Shrimp
SizeUp to 6 cm (2.36 in)
WeightA few grams
FamilyCrustaceans / Callianassidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst intertidal sand & mud flats in burrows
Depth Range0 - 2 m (6.56 ft)
