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Crangon crangon
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Crangon crangon
Crangon crangon
The common shrimp is a small, tasty creature that lives in the sea. It has a long body and can be found hiding in the sand or swimming in the water. Kids love to see them at the beach!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Crangon crangon is a small, translucent shrimp, often sandy-grey or brownish, allowing it to blend perfectly with the seabed. It lacks the prominent claws of true crabs and has a relatively flattened body, making it appear highly camouflaged in its environment.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassMalacostracaOrderDecapodaFamilyCrangonidaeGenusCrangon
Category
InvertebrateRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single female can lay thousands of eggs multiple times a year, ensuring many babies!
Crangon crangon often feed at night when it's much safer from hungry birds and fish!
These shrimp have special stalked eyes that can look in different directions at once!
They are so good at hiding, they can bury themselves in sand in less than a second!
Special abilities
Ability
Color Chameleon
Crangon crangon can rapidly change its body color to match the seabed, helping them disappear from hungry predators.
Ability
Burrowing Expert
Crangon crangon can quickly bury itself partially in sand, providing excellent camouflage and protection from danger.
Ability
Sensory Feelers
Crangon crangon has long antennae that help them find food and navigate in murky water, even in the dark.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-9 cm
- Weight
- 0.002-0.015 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Swim Speed
- 1 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 100 m
- Water Type
- Brackish
Diet & Feeding
These tiny shrimp are scavengers and hunters, feasting on small invertebrates and detritus on the seabed.
Primary Foods
- small crustaceans
- marine worms
- detritus
- algae
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
European plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
A common flatfish predator found in shared sandy habitats.
eaten by
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
An important prey item for larger fish species in coastal waters.
eats
Lugworm
Arenicola marina
Consumes small marine worms found in the sediment.
eaten by
Common tern
Sterna hirundo
Shorebirds often hunt shrimp in shallow coastal waters.
Traits
Scavenger
Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Brown Shrimp
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching sea creatures and be gentle with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Crangon crangon?
5-9 cm
How much does Crangon crangon weigh?
0.002-0.015 kg
How long does Crangon crangon live?
2-3 years
What does Crangon crangon eat?
These tiny shrimp are scavengers and hunters, feasting on small invertebrates and detritus on the seabed.
How fast can Crangon crangon swim?
1 km/h
Where is Crangon crangon usually found?
Coastal areas
How does Crangon crangon hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Crangon crangon go?
100 m
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