Rathbunae Ghost Shrimp [Neocallichirus rathbunae]
Description
The Rathbunae Ghost Shrimp, Neocallichirus rathbunae, is a species of Thalassinidea native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It is found from the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, often in sandy or muddy habitats. The species is known for its unequal claws, with the larger claw having a serrated edge, and for its small size, typically not exceeding 2 inches in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Mud Shrimps
Callianassidae
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| Genus |
Neocallichirus
Neocallichirus
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