Phycocaris cf. simulans Hairy Ascidian Shrimp, Green Hairy Shrimp

Phycocaris cf. simulans is commonly referred to as Hairy Ascidian Shrimp, Green Hairy Shrimp. Difficulty in the aquarium: There are no reports available yet that this animal has already been kept in captivity successfully. Toxicity: Toxic hazard unknown.

Phil Garner, Southern California Marine Life, USA

Phycocaris simulans 2022

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lexID:: 16551
AphiaID:: 246425

Scientific:: Phycocaris cf. simulans
German:: Seescheiden-Garnele, Grüne Haar-Garnele
English:: Hairy Ascidian Shrimp, Green Hairy Shrimp

Category:: Rejer

Family tree:: Animalia (Kingdom) > Arthropoda (Phylum) > Malacostraca (Class) > Decapoda (Order) > Hippolytidae (Family) > Phycocaris (Genus) > cf. simulans (Species)
Initial determination:: Kemp, 1916

Occurrence:: Indonesia, Lembeh Strait, Red Sea
Sea depth:: Meter
Habitats:: Seawater, Sea water
Size:: 0" - 0.39" (0,5cm - 1cm)
Temperature:: 76.28 °F - 84.74 °F (24.6°C - 29.3°C)
Food:: Algae (Algivore), Detritus, Plankton
Difficulty:: There are no reports available yet that this animal has already been kept in captivity successfully
Offspring:: Not available as offspring
Toxicity:: Toxic hazard unknown