Lysmata californica, (Stimpson, 1866)
Lysmata californica, known generally as the red rock shrimp or lined shrimp, is a species of caridean shrimp in the family Hippolytidae. It belongs to the Lysmata genus which includes other Cleaner Shrimp and Peppermint Shrimp. It is found in the East Pacific.
Lysmata californica is native to the East Pacific Ocean with a range from Southern California to Mexico . In some years, some L. californica have also been noted occurring much farther north in areas such as Monterey . L. californica has also been observed in New Zealand as an invasive species .
California supports a Lysmata californica fishery, being frequently used for bait. Red Rock shrimp are trapped often along rocky coastal areas, however their population has not seen significant changes in recent years.
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