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Skeleton shrimp

Caprella equilibra

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Amphipoda (Amphipoda)
Family
Caprellidae
Genus
Caprella
Species
Caprella equilibra (Skeleton shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クビナガワレカラ

Similar Species in Caprella

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Amphipod
Caprella scaura
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ghost shrimp
Caprella linearis
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Japanese skeleton shrimp
Caprella mutica
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Skeleton shrimp?
The scientific name of Skeleton shrimp is Caprella equilibra. It belongs to the genus Caprella.
Where does Skeleton shrimp live?
Skeleton shrimp is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Skeleton shrimp belong to?
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella equilibra) belongs to the genus Caprella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprellidae.
What kingdom does Skeleton shrimp belong to?
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella equilibra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Skeleton shrimp?
The closest relatives of Skeleton shrimp in the genus Caprella include Amphipod, ghost shrimp, Japanese skeleton shrimp.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Caprella — 4 Species

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Amphipod
Caprella scaura
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ghost shrimp
Caprella linearis
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Japanese skeleton shrimp
Caprella mutica
NE
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Skeleton shrimp
Caprella equilibra
NE
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