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European Freshwater Shrimp
Species IUCN · Least Concern (LC)

European Freshwater Shrimp

Atyaephyra desmarestii, (Millet, 1831)

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About European Freshwater Shrimp

Atyaephyra desmarestii is a species of freshwater shrimp in Europe.

Appearance

Atyaephyra desmerestii is a small crustacean, measuring on average about 3 centimeters in size, and a maximum size of 4 centimeters.

Habitat

Atyaephyra desmerestii is found in most of central and southern Europe, although it is not found in the UK and Denmark. There are also scattered populations in northern Africa.

Where to see it

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