Related to:
Corkscrew anemoneBartholomea annulata
Relation type:
Mutualism
Vie en association avec l'anémone serpentin
Species sheet
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Brown snapping shrimp
Alpheus armatus Rathbun, 1901
AnimalsPrawns and related species: Caridae, Sténopodidae...
Associated species
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
GuadeloupeMartinique
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Red snapping shrimpBritish English
- KnallkrebschenGerman (Germany)
- PistolenkrebsGerman (Germany)
- Camaron chasqueador rojoEuropean Spanish
- Crevette-clap pistoleroFrench (France)
- Crevette pistolet rougeFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
- Alphaeus armatus
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Sources
- GOYEAU Alain, PROUZET Anne, OMS Robert in : DORIS, 28/07/2016 : Alpheus armatus Rathbun, 1901, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/419
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Alpheus armatus Rathbun, 1901, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1420
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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