Pistol Shrimp
Synalpheus stimpsonii
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Synalpheus stimpsonii
Other names
Crinoid Snapping Shrimp, Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp
Size
Up to 5 cm (1.96 in)
Weight
A few grams
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters to deeper ocean waters amongst rocky & coral areas particularly on crinoids (feather stars)
Depth Range
1 - 155 m (3 - 508 ft)
