Caridina Wild Type Final 1

FRESHWATER SHRIMP WILD TYPE BY CHRIS LUKHAUP

Paracaridina meridionalis During the course of evolution, Caridina logemanni They are also the most widely spread Paracaridina meridionalis freshwater dwarf shrimp have spread shrimp in the aquarium hobby. from the estuaries of larger rivers to However, recent research has found rapidly-flowing creeks in the that this genus is in urgent need of mountains,to enormous lakes, the a scientific review and re-structuring smallest trickles of water and even to as there are many discrepancies to cave waters. They are found from be found. The genus Neocaridina tropic to temperate climates today, has up until now been represented however, they have not conquered by 30 species, and has also found wide distribution in the hobby. Paracaridina meridionalis the arctic regions yet. The abundance Paracaridina meridionalis of different habitats has resulted in a Within the Genus Paracaridina just great variability in shrimp species and very few species have been described in stunning forms. Their sometimes but nevertheless some of them are truly impressive colours and patterns found in the shrimpkeeping hobby are the result of their adaptation to the different living conditions in their habitats. Enjoy and keep on shrimping !

With over 290 species, shrimp of the Paracaridina meridionalis genus Caridina are one of the most Paracaridina meridionalis diverse groups within the Atyidae family.

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Caridina logemanni Caridina sp. “Vietnam” Caridina serrata Caridina serrata Caridina serrata

Caridina trifasciata Caridina trifasciata Caridina trifasciata Caridina trifasciata Caridina sumatrensis

paraCaridina sp. Caridina breviata Atyaephyra desmaresti Caridina simoni Caridina gracilirostris

caridina serratirostris caridina serratirostris caridina serratirostris caridina serratirostris caridina sp” .Vietnam Blue”

Caridina sp. Caridina multidentata Caridina thambipillai Caridina hodgarti Caridina hodgarti VOL. I I VOL.