Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836
Caprella scaura
photo by Ulman, Aylin

Family:  Caprellidae (skeleton shrimps)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 17 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific and Southwest Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Epibiotic (Ref. 110266). Found on rock pools (Ref. 124789). Also found on algal beds, and attached to pier pilings (Ref. 126029).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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