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Macrobrachium equidens
Palaemonidae
Rough river prawn
等齒沼蝦
© Jeffery C.F. Chan
Size
Typically, 5 – 10cm (excluding chelae).
Identification
Semi-translucent body with a single vertical bar approx. the 2-3 segment of the dorsal side of the abdomen. The defining feature is the leopard print-like chelae, in large males the tips will also be covered with short dense hairs.
Description
Amphidromous species, with juveniles entering streams and large rivers to reside and reproduce. Widespread but not abundant in Hong Kong. Usually resides in brackish sections but can also be found in low elevation stream sections.
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