Synalpheus agelas Pequegnat & Heard, 1979
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Family:  Alpheidae (snapping shrimps)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 91 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Caribbean, off Puerto Rico to Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits canals of sponges (Ref. 86672) which are found on rubble (Ref. 86613) and coarse calcareous bottom (Ref. 79730).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Grand Bahama Island (Ref. 7873). C: Refs. 7873, 86626, 86746.

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