Pistol Shrimp
Synalpheus stimpsonii
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameSynalpheus stimpsonii
Other namesCrinoid Snapping Shrimp, Stimpson's Snapping Shrimp
SizeUp to 5 cm (1.96 in)
WeightA few grams
FamilyCrustaceans / Alpheidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters to deeper ocean waters amongst rocky & coral areas particularly on crinoids (feather stars)
Depth Range1 - 155 m (3 - 508 ft)
