Vampire shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Algae and organic detritus |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) |
| Type | Crustaceans |
| Range | Parnaiba, Suriname, and Orinoco River basins in Northern South America |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of the Parnaiba, Suriname, and Orinoco River basins |
Did you know?
- These small shrimp don’t suck blood, though their small claws do resemble fangs.