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Caridina elongapoda
Atyidae
Dwarf shrimp
米蝦
© Jeffery C.F. Chan
Size
Typically, 0.5 – 5cm.
Identification
Semi-translucent body with a wide variety of possible colours, from red, blue, yellow, green, and brown. Occasionally, a latitudinal stripe can be found on the dorsal side of the carapace to end of the tail. Can be differentiated from non-migratory shrimps by the long rostrum and numerous small eggs in females.
Description
Amphidromous species, with juveniles entering streams and large rivers to reside and reproduce. Widespread and common species but is easily obstructed by dams and waterfalls compared to other diadromous crustaceans.
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