Wire Coral Shrimp [Agononida propinqua]
Description
Agononida propinqua, commonly referred to as the Wire Coral Shrimp, is a species of squat lobster in the family Galatheidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii, and the Easter Island. It mainly inhabits the outer edges of reef slopes, with a depth range of 10 - 400 m. The species is characterized by its long, thin claws and a body covered with short spines.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Agononida
Agononida
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