Summary
Physical Description
Size
External Anatomy
Ecology
Habitat
Life History & Behaviour
Snapping Effect
Moulting
Egg Development
Internal Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution & Systematics
Biogeographic Distribution
Conservation & Threats
References & Links | Habitat
Snapping shrimp are restricted to living on substrate materials such as reefs and are therefore limited to a benthic habitat. Alpheus parvirostris are associated with coral reefs, in particular, living amongst dead coral structures but are also found in living structures such as sponges and certain species of live coral (Banner & Banner 1983). Their habitat includes the intertidal zone and are reported to have been found at depths of up to 32m (Banner & Banner 1982).
Alpheus parvirostris individuals collected from Heron Island were found living amongst coral structures collected from intertidal zones. They were located predominantly in between the calcium carbonate structure, living in burrows or tunnels likely provided from other burrowing invertebrates (e.g. annelids).
Alpheus parvirostris located in a burrow in the calcium carbonate substrate. Original Photo Aidan Janetzki 2013.
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