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Tiger Snapping Shrimp

Alpheus bellulus

Seabook: Tiger Snapping Shrimp

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Description

  The tiger pistol shrimp or Alpheus bellulus belongs to the family of snapping shrimp.   Description Alpheus bellulus can grow to a size up to 4 to 5 cm, not including antennae. The body is stout and opaque. The background color of the body is yellowish white or plain yellow. The patterns drawn on the ce... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
brown
blue

Social Behaviour

Association

Couple

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand