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There are hundreds of species found in a range of freshwater habitats (from blackwater rivers to ponds, lakes, and high-altitude mountain streams) on all continents but Antarctica. The two families of Caridean shrimp with the greatest number of freshwater representatives are Atyidae and Palaemonidae.
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∙ 12y agoI asked the same question. I was able to poke around on the internet and found that they are native to the Americas. Whether it be North, Central or South America I can't be exactly sure. I also read that they were found in freezing cold waters. So, North America is my educated guess. I don't think it get's very cold in Central and South America ha ha...
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∙ 11y agoYes it is freshwater
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What are some freshwater shrimp that live 27 degrees?
jumbo shrimp
Are fire shrimp freshwater?
Fire shrimp live in salt water. A good red-coloured freshwater shrimp species is the cherry red shrimp(Neocardina Heteropoda.)
What type of environment do shrimps live in?
This depends on the shrimp varieties, such as freshwater shrimp or shrimp seawater inside ?
How do freshwater shrimp benefit the ecosystem where they live?
Because ....
Can brine shrimp live in freshwater?
no!, as their name suggests they live in salt water.
Do ghost shrimp live in saltwater or freshwater?
Many species go by the common name "ghost shrimp." If you're referring to Palaemonid shrimp of the genus Palaemonetes,there are freshwater, brackish, and saltwater species.
Can fresh water shrimp live in salt water?
No they can only live in freshwater habitats.
What eats freshwater shrimp?
Humans eat freshwater shrimp. In their natural habitat, freshwater shrimp are often eaten by larger fish. The California freshwater shrimp is considered an endangered species, and is under protection.
Are there such thing as freshwater shrimp?
Yes, some types live in fresh water.
How heavy or light is a freshwater shrimp?
A freshwater shrimp weighs about 2 ounces
Are brine shrimp freshwater?
no, as brine shrimp are saltwater animals and will not survive in freshwater.
What are the types of edible freshwater shrimp?
Macrobrachium Australienese and Cherapin are types of freshwater edible shrimp.
