Amano shrimp
Decapoda / Family: Atyidae
- Total length
- approx. 30-40 mm
- Range
- South of Chiba and Shimane, from coastal Southeast Asia to Korea, Taiwan, and Madagascar
In the diorama, it seems to be feeding on algae at the bottom of the pond.
Among freshwater shrimps, this species is large, with females being larger than males.
It is an omnivore that feeds on algae and organic particles. Most freshwater shrimps are amphidromous; their larvae drift downstream into the sea and return to the river to reproduce after maturing.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement