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Bumble Bee Shrimp
| Latin Name | Gnathophyllum americanum | ||||||
| Common Name | Bumble Bee Shrimp | ||||||
| Also known as | Striped Harlequin Shrimp | ||||||
| Fast Facts | As their name implies, The Bumblebee Shrimp does indeed resemble a bumblebee, with its yellow-white body with black stripes. This tiny delicate shrimp is widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific, but is not regularly available to the trade. These are tiny shrimps; average size is around 1/4"-1/2". They do best in groups of two or more, but also fare well singly. They feed on echinoderms in nature but they will accept meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp in the aquarium. Like all shrimps, they require careful acclimation. Sensitive to changes in specific gravity and pH, always acclimate slowly. |
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| Sizes | Around 1/4"-1/2". |
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| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Related Inverts | More Shrimps | ||||||
| Availability | Infrequently Available |
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| Add to Cart | Bumble Bee Shrimp
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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