Scientific name:
Pandalus danae
Family name:
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This invertebrate has a fairly large range from Alaska to Point Loma, California. In the Salish Sea, they are seen frequently.
Distinctive features:
These shrimp have a large translucent brown to green body with dark brown, red or black markings, prominent broken diagonal lines on the abdomen that range in color from brilliant red to dark brown or tan. Often, they are sporting bright white or blue spots. The legs and antennae are banded. Other similar species have spots rather than stripes on the abdomen. They are the most common shrimp seen by Pacific Northwest divers.
While they are seen out in the open on sand or debris, one often sees them lined up under the edge of some type of cover so that they can retreat under that cover for protection. It is best to get used to seeing them from the front with the antennae pointed towards you.
They have been seen recently at Cove 2 in large numbers.
Size:
Up to 5.5″ (14 cm)
(Referred to as Dock Shrimp in some reference guides. Check scientific name in whatever book you are using for reference.)
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