Invertebrate · GBIF taxon 11689892
Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidiAlso known as Red Cherry Shrimp, Taiwan Fire Shrimp, Dwarf Fire Shrimp
Cherry shrimp are small freshwater crustaceans famed for their bright selectively bred colors, though wild individuals maintain a subtle mottled brown camouflage. They spend their days grazing tirelessly on biofilm, microscopic algae, and organic detritus in low-flow aquatic habitats. Females carry clutches of bright eggs under their tails, eventually releasing fully formed miniature shrimp that bypass the planktonic larval phase entirely.
FreshwaterAquaticCrustacean
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Biofilm
- Filamentous algae
- Plant detritus
Predators
- Predatory fish
- Large freshwater crabs
- Aquatic bird species
ThreatsHabitat pollution, introduced predatory fish, water temperature extremes
HabitatsStreams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and densely planted freshwaters
Life span1–2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderDecapoda
- FamilyAtyidae
- GenusNeocaridina
- SpeciesNeocaridina davidi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Habitat Care: Maintain stable water quality with abundant live plants to promote natural biofilm growth.
- Peaceful Cohabitation: Avoid housing with large or aggressive fish that view small shrimp as food.
- Breeding Observation: Watch for mature females displaying a bright yellow or green saddle of developing eggs.
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