Species sheet
Gorgonian shrimp
Balssia noeli Bruce, 1998
AnimalsPrawns and related species: Caridae, Sténopodidae...
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Pontoniine shrimpBritish English
- Crevette dodue des gorgonesFrench (France)
- Crevette de Noël des gorgonesFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- NOËL Pierre, ZIEMSKI Frédéric, HUET Sylvie in : DORIS, 20/08/2018 : Balssia noeli Bruce, 1998, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2781
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Balssia noeli Bruce, 1998, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1362
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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