Bald Shrimp

Alope orientalis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Known from a single specimen found on Tomahawk Island in the low intertidal zone under rocks whilst it is likely that others can be found.

Identification

The rostrum is a little longer than the eye stalks and features 4-7 teeth on the upper margin and the carapace has a small spine above the eye. The tail fins feature a whiteish band and the legs are often banded in colour

Size

Can grow to a length of around 30mm

Habitat

Can be found on reefs and in tidal rock pools amongst seaweeds and seagrasses out to a depth of around 46m

Distribution

Indo-Pacific Oceans including Southern Australia and Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. Taylor, J. and Poore, G. (2012) Alope orientalis Bald Prawn in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2023-01-01 10:12:22)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2023-01-01 10:12:41)

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