Bamboo Shrimp

About Bamboo Shrimp:

• It is a freshwater shrimp native to Southeast Asia.
• Common names: Wood Shrimp, Flower Shrimp, Singapore Wood, Marble Shrimp and Asian Fan Shrimp.
• Characteristics of Bamboo Shrimp:
  • They have the ability to camouflage themselves according to the environment.
  • They are primarily nocturnal, spending daylight hours sheltering under rocks or driftwood.
  • They are adapted to live in fast-moving streams and rivers, using their strong legs to cling to rocks and other surfaces.
• Distribution: These shrimps are found in various countries of Southeast Asia. Their distribution range includes Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
• Habitat: They are social invertebrates commonly found in fast-flowing streams and rivers.
• Diet: They are omnivorous filter feeder shrimp species, that feed on algae and microscopic organisms.